Marlene Ethel Vanden Plas
Marlene Ethel Vanden Plas
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Marlene Ethel Vanden Plas, 77, of Suamico, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1947, to Forrest "Ray" and Polly (Straschewski) Robbins in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1966. She married Richard Vanden Plas on September 24, 1966.
Marlene is survived by her loving husband, Richard; daughters, Amy Vanden Plas and Tracy Vanden Plas; grandchildren, Brian Ristow and Britney Ristow; and one great-grandchild, Harper Ristow.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Raymond Robbins.
Per her wishes, no services will be scheduled at this time. Interment will be held privately at Fort Howard Memorial Park.
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