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Marlene Power Obituary
March 29, 1931 - November 15, 2025
Marlene Thompson Power, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on March 29, 1931 in Charles City, Iowa to Joseph Belisle and Lucile Nugent. One of 4 children, her siblings included two sisters and a brother.
On June 17, 1950, Marlene married Keith J. Thompson Jr, the love of her life. Together they built a family rooted in warmth, laughter, and unwavering support. Marlene was a proud and loving mother to Christine Thompson Fry and Keith Thompson III, whom she cherished deeply. Her much beloved husband Keith Jr. passed on in 2001. In 2004 she was remarried to Walter Power until his death in 2020.
Marlene lived a life rich with simple joys and meaningful connections. She adored family gatherings, relished holiday traditions, and found great delight in traveling and exploring new places. A lifelong and loyal fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, she rarely missed a game and celebrated each season with enthusiasm.
Marlene will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, her enduring resilience, and the love she freely shared. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of her family and friends, who will forever hold her memory close.
Interment, Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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