Marlene passed away peacefully in her sleep at Five Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
She is proceeded in death to join her beloved husband, Dennis. Also her parents Michael & JoAnn Kappa along with her brother Joseph Kappa, sister-in-law Sheila Kappa & Marty Kappa. Marlene leaves behind her loving children & grandchildren. Nicole (Ryan) Rendell “Blake, Maverick, Madilyn”, Alex Davis and Nick (Karina) Davis “Alivana, Avviana” Her brothers and sisters, Mike, Karen (Bill) Santen, Cathy Kappa, Kevin (Nancy) Kappa, John (Michelle) Kappa, Sheri (Tom) along with many nieces and nephews. Marlene loved to cut hair, travel when she worked for the airlines, but most importantly spending time with her family. Marlene was born in Cincinnati, Ohio & moved to Charlotte, NC in the 80’s with Denny to start their life together. There will be a private Interment at The New St. Joseph Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio next to her husband Denny.
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