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Marlene Housand Obituary
Oct. 10, 1936 - Oct. 8, 2018
MISHAWAKA, IN - Marlene E. Housand, 81, of Mishawaka, died on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born in Davenport, IA on October 10, 1936 to Harold and Marjorie (Fries) Schrader. On June 28, 1959, Marlene married Silver D. Housand. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2010. She was a Mishawaka High School graduate and worked as a Nurse's Aide for over 30 years. A member of First Seventh Day Adventist Church of South Bend, she enjoyed writing in her journal and scrapbooking. Marlene is survived by her children, Mark Housand of Mishawaka, Charles (Doris) Housand of South Bend, and James (Linda) Housand of Osceola; 12 grandchildren, Sarah Housand, Adam, Donte, Tyler, Alisha, Andrew, Crystal, Lyndayl, Rebecca, Patricia, Steven, and Katilyn, 6 great-grandchildren, and 6 siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Silver D.; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother. A private cremation committal will take place with interment at a later date in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, IN 46561 is assisting the family with the arrangements. To leave an online condolence or sign the guest book, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
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Deneen Snyder
October 14, 2018
I am very sorry to learn of Marlene's death. She was a kind person to me many years ago. She and her family remain in my thoughts.
Happy Birthday Momma
Mandy Fowler
October 11, 2018
My heart breaks for heavens gain. Momma House is where she always dreamed of, but she left behind a bunch of broken hearts. Praying for all those hearts.
KEITH LARSEN
October 11, 2018
SHE TAUGHT ME PATIENCE AND SHARED THE LOVE OF JESUS. SHE WAS MY ROCK FOR LOT OF YEARS. I WILL DEEPLY MISS HER TILL WE MEET AGAIN!
KEITH LARSEN
October 11, 2018
SHE TAUGHT ME PATIENCE AND SHARED THE LOVE OF JESUS. SHE WAS MY ROCK I'LL MISS HER TILL WE MEET AGAIN!
Joyce Null
October 11, 2018
I am sorry to learn of Aunt Marlene's passing. My sincere condolences to her family, I am so sorry for your loss.
TOM Pietrzak
October 10, 2018
Mark, Chuck, and James. So very sorry to hearing about your mother passing. She will be greatly missed. Such a good friend. God bless and give you all comfort.
Tom and Robert Pietrzak
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