Marlene J. Smith

Marlene J. Smith obituary, Osceola, WI

Marlene J. Smith

Marlene Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Lindstrom on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Marlene J. Smith (nee Franz), age 87 of Chisago City, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel. Marlene is survived by her children, Dan (Sue) Smith, Douglas (Doreen) Smith, and Diane (fiance' Wally Swing) Smith; grandchildren Kevin, Tommy, DeAndra, D.J., Madalynn; great grandchildren Owen, Maverick, and Luna; sisters, Mary Lou Klepperich, and Marcia(Terry) Thompson; brother Michael Franz; many nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.
Marlene was an avid reader who liked playing cards, crocheting, and knitting. She retired from MSI Insurance. Many memories were made at the lake home and she will be missed by all.
Memorials preferred to St. Jude’s.

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