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Marlene Schweikert Obituary

ADRIAN - Marlene Ann Schweikert, age 81, of Adrian, Mich., passed away on Dec. 28, 2019, at home with her family, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.

She was born May 29, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Johnson) Hanson. On Nov. 20, 1955, she married Lynn J. Schweikert; he preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 2016.

She is survived by her children, Victoria Shaffer, Louis Schweikert and Keith (Andrea Beyer) Schweikert, four granddaughters, Michele, Julie, Brooke and Brenna; her siblings, Donald Hanson, Charles Hanson, Delores Hanson and Sharon Carter; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Lynn, she was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, Mich., with Pastor Daryl Etheridge officiating. Burial will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Telegram from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2019.

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