Marlene Kerzell Hampton

Marlene Kerzell Hampton obituary

Marlene Kerzell Hampton

Marlene Hampton Obituary

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Marlene Kerzell Hampton passed away August 28, 2025 surrounded by her family. Marlene was born December 11, 1933 in Burell township, Iowa where she grew up on the family farm. Marlene moved to Oregon in 1956. She then moved to Tangent, Oregon in 1960 where she lived until her death.

She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Elsie McDowell. Her husband Lyman Hampton, and also by her six siblings. Her surviving brother, Dale McDowell, still lives in Tangent.

She leaves behind two daughters, Nancy-Kurt Williamson. Daughter Kathy Hill and grandchildren Heather-Kyle Gilchrist, Nathan-Sammi Hill. And three great grandchildren which were the light of her life, Hadley, Hendrix, and Havoc Hill.

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