Marlene S. Veach

Marlene S. Veach, 72, of Chippewa Falls, entered eternal rest Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls due to complications of pneumonia compounded by a brief battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving daughter, Tammy and granddaughter, Jessica.

She was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Chippewa Falls to Gladys (Kurtz) and Fredoline "Fred" Zweifel. She grew up in Chippewa Falls where she attended schools.

Marlene married Gerald Veach on Feb. 27, 1960. They had two children and were later divorced. Marlene worked in house keeping and as a food server in the public school system for many years until her retirement.

Marlene led a simple and honest life and will be            remembered as a head strong, independent woman whose gentle side led her to be a "best friend" to her daughter and granddaughter. Her kind hearted ways will forever stay close in our hearts.

She will be dearly missed by: daughter Tammy (Steven) Jaenke of Eau Claire; sister Darlene Johnson of Chippewa Falls; brother George (Dorothy) Zweifel; son-in-law Mark Nelson of Chippewa Falls; two granddaughters, Jessica Nelson of Chippewa Falls, Britt Jaenke of Eau Claire; two great-granddaughters, Alexis Nelson and Joleah Jaenke; special friends, Nancy, Judy and Sharon; and her canine companion Sammy.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; a daughter Mary Nelson; sister Sharon Zweifel; brother-in-law Demoine Johnson; and special aunt and uncle, Evelyn and Roy Jacho.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, with Rev. Fr. Robert Hoekstra officiating.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service Friday at the funeral chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are preferred                      towards a memorial brick in Marlene's honor at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family.

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Please don't mourn for me; I'm still here, though you don't see me. I'm right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay. My body is gone but I'm always near. I'm everything you feel, see or hear. My spirit is free, but I'll never depart as long as you keep me alive in your heart. I'll never wander out of your sight, I'm the brightest star on a summer night. I'm the colorful leaves when Fall comes around, and I'm the pure white snow that blankets the ground. I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond, the clear, cool water in a quiet pond. I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the Spring, the first warm raindrop that April will bring. When you start thinking there's no one to love you, you can talk to me through the Lord above you.  I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees, and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze. I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep. I'm the smile you see on a baby's face, just look for me, I'm every place!