Marlane Lou Oachs

Marlane Lou Oachs obituary, Saint Paul, MN

Marlane Lou Oachs

Marlane Oachs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2025.
Marlane Lou Oachs, 75, of Mankato, passed away April 9, 2025 in Robbinsdale, MN after her battle with lung cancer and organ failure.

She was born on September 11th, 1949, to Harriet(Jobe) and Ervin Zuehlke in Good Thunder, MN.

Marlane graduated from New Ulm High School and attended Minnesota West Community and Technical College.

She married on Ronald Oachs and they had 2 children, Jonathan and Susan.

She loved to bake, do embroidery and watch the weather. She loved to be with her grandchildren when she had the opportunity. Marlane liked to watch the Blue Angels jet air shows. She also loved watching baseball and helping at VFW Post 950, in Mankato.

Survived by her children Susan and Jonathon(Holly). Brothers Joel(Sheila), Richard, sisters Iris Balzotti, and Annette Lange. Grandchildren Carissa(Noah) Anderson. Cassandra Hoefs, Caitlin(Dan) Chaussee, Jessica and Jacob Oachs, as well as many nieces, nephews and great grand children.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Steve.

No visitation or funeral are expected at this time.

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