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1944 - 2024

BORN

1944

DIED

2024

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Leroy High School

Marlene Yenerich Obituary

Marlene departed this life on Tuesday March 26th in Rockledge, Florida. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Marlene Yenerich was born in Bloomington IL to Lloyd and Lola Shoemaker. She graduated from Leroy High School in 1962. She married Michael Garee, a Marine and moved to California. They had two children together, Vincent and Suzanne. Marlene was married to Michael Yenerich from 1973-76. She returned to Bloomington, IL where she worked for State Farm Insurance for Life Company for over 31 years and retired to Chandler, Arizona in 1999. She also lived in Mesa, Arizona where she enjoyed retirement for 25 years. Marlene loved to have fun! Whether it was hunting for antiques, bowling, playing cards or gambling in Las Vegas, she really enjoyed herself. She always loved to play pranks and to dress up for Halloween. She enjoyed working at her family's movie theaters and being able to see all the movies for free in her younger years. She leaves behind beloved grandchildren and many family members and friends who will gather at a later time to scatter her ashes and remember all the good times.

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Published by The Pantagraph from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Yenerich

7 Entries

Cathy Clary

April 1, 2024

I´m sorry for your loss. I met Marlene in the 80´s when I joined a bowling league. She was a very nice person.

Cathy Clary

Lynda Freehill McLaughlin

March 30, 2024

My condolences to Marlene´s family. We were close friends, confidants and lunch buddies while working at the Farm. We did antiquing together, explored cemeteries when she was doing Shoemaker genealogy and I got to be the recipient of her many jokes. She always kept me laughing even when life wasn´t so kind to her. She will definitely be missed by her family and friends.

Rochelle Casais

March 30, 2024

Marlene is more than just a close friend . She is family to me abd my husband Jun. I enjoyed times with her together sharing a cod sandwich at Culvers (her favorite) and breakfast at Black Bear and diners in Arizona . We shared birthdays together in her last 3 years of her life. I will surely miss her laugh but will treasure her forever in my heart. Bon voyage Marlene.

Karen Hunley

March 30, 2024

Nice lady, sorry for your loss.

Glenda Turner

March 30, 2024

I loved Marlene, we were close when we each had a husband in Viet Nam. I lost track of her many years ago. She was a lovely person.

Virginia Halsey

March 30, 2024

Marlene was a fun living lively woman who enjoyed life to the fullest. My condolences to the family.

Tom shoemaker

March 30, 2024

I love you sis. Tom shoemaker

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