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C. Marlene Bokker
1941 - 2025
BORN
1941
DIED
2025
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C. Bokker Obituary
Born: December 6, 1941
Died: December 9, 2025
C. Marlene Bokker, 84, of Ashkum, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Miller Healthcare in Kankakee.
She was born on December 6, 1941, in Watseka, a daughter of Gilbert and Marie (Reynolds) Helton. Marlene married Harold Roy Bokker in Kentland, IN on December 30, 1973. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2015.
Survivors include three sisters, Gayle Weber of Watseka, Jayne (Don) Ducat of Clifton, and June Benjamin of Limestone; one brother, Gary (Stewart Hall) Helton of Orange, CA; sisters-in-law, Shirley Bokker of Clifton, Ruth Linster of Kentucky, and Joyce (Ed) Farris of Michigan; brother-in-law, Alvin (Mary Ann) Bokker of California; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Greg (Pam) Helton; brothers-in-law, John Weber, Don Whynott, and Dick Wade; in-laws, Larry, Earl, Duane, and Sharon Bokker, Agnes Goller, Edna Johnson, and Clara Cassetto; and one infant son, Jason Preston Bokker.
Mrs. Bokker was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church and CCW. She bowled, and was a member of the Legion Auxiliary, Jr Women's Club, and Lions in Ashkum. She was a team leader for Relay For Life for many years, and was proud to be a top money raiser. She owned Bokker Apartments and previously owned Marlene's Tap in Ashkum.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption BVM Catholic Church in Ashkum ,with Fr. Doug Hauber officiating. Burial will follow at Ashkum Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.
Memorials may be made to the Masses or Habitat for Humanity.
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Mrs. J
December 12, 2025
God bring peace and rest to her soul.
I could never thank her enough for what she's done for our family.
It's really strange to know she isn't here anymore. Her house won't light up this Christmas like it has for so many years.
She always had decorations and outfits for every holiday. I've never known someone more festive.
No matter her age, her personality was always shining. Everyone knew when she was around.
She would always have something to chat about or a story to tell. You could learn a lot when you took the time to listen.
I pray that she's at peace, chatting away with her family up in heaven.
I hope she gets to give her baby boy and husband a big hug knowing she is in her eternal home.
God bless her and her family.
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Carie J
December 12, 2025
God rest her soul, I pray she made it home to heaven and is at peace.
She was always around and ready to chat or share stories.
I'm beyond thankful for what she's done for our family.
It's weird to know she's not here anymore. You'll definitely be missed Marlene <3
Christian Johnson
December 12, 2025
Idk if I said it but thank you for being one of the few to tell me the truth, there could never be another like you.
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