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Gene Marlow Obituary

MARLOW Gene Elliott Gene E. Marlow, age 82, a grandfather, a husband, a father, a friend, passed away peacefully yesterday morning, June 24, 2008, at Munson Medical Center after he had been through too much, for too long. Gene is now happy, pain free and watching out for all of us and many more. He will be missed dearly by everyone! Gene is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (Christofel) Marlow; two sons, Craig (Ann) Marlow and Kim (Elaine) Marlow all of Toledo, Ohio; three grandchildren, Roxanne, Kelly and Ashley; as well as many other loving family members and friends. No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Interlochen, MI. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com

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Published by The Blade on Jun. 26, 2008.

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Ken Dooley

June 30, 2008

Sorry to hear about Gene. He helped get me and alot of other guys their jobs on the Railroad. He was just a great guy.

Kathy DiTurno

June 30, 2008

I did not personally know Gene, but I am a very good friend of his daughter-in-law, Elaine. She has always spoken so thoughtfully and lovingly about Gene, so I can imagaine the heartache you are all going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you..God Bless you.

Ashley Marlow

June 28, 2008

My Grandpa was such a great man, he accomplished alot in his lifetime and one of the most important things was friends and family! I know he will be missed by many, but never forgotten. He is my angel that walks beside me!! I love you Gramps
~Your granddaughter~
~Ash-Bucket~

Elizabeth Peters

June 27, 2008

Dear Marlow Family,
Our deepest sympathies to each of you. I will always remember Gene smiling and giving his brother-in-law, Jim Meier, all kinds of trouble. I find comfort that they are reunited again, smiling and laughing...heaven will not longer be the same.
We send our love,
Elizabeth (Herness), Greg and little Kaylie Peters

Donna Sommer

June 26, 2008

Shirley, Craig and Kim,

Somewhere in Heaven there is a card game going on and when it's cocktail hour, the martinis will flow. The Sommer/Beam family share so many loving and wonderful memories that have made our families forever close. Gene was a special friend to his railroad buddies and to quote Tina Turner, "You're Simply The Best." Gene's sense of humor, wit and zest for life will be living with us forever through Craig and Kim.

Love - Red and Donna Sommer

Jennifer (Burdick) Ulrich

June 26, 2008

Although I havent seen uncle Gene in years, I have fond memories of him. I will always remember sitting on his lap and him making me laugh and always looking forward to him being "up to the lake" when we would go to Grandma and Grandpa Marlows cottage. I always loved Uncle Gene and Will always cherish those childhood memories. May God comfort your family in your loss of a kind and gentle person. Jennifer (Burdick)Ulrich.

Diane Dooley

June 26, 2008

Shirley, Kim and Craig...I was sorry to see that Mr. Marlow had passed. I always enjoyed our visits when Ken and I would stop in Up North. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie (Jarzeboski) Farbrother

June 26, 2008

Oh my gosh, I was saddened to see Marlow's passing! My heart goes out to all of his family! "Marlow', as we always called him, was a wonderful man with the greatest laugh and sense of humor!! He was like a family member to the Jarzeboski family. We adored him and his loving, funny wife, Shirley!!!! I hadn't seen him since we visited them in Florida. Gosh, another special person from the greatest generation is gone.

Willie and Debby Fielding

June 26, 2008

Shirley and Family--We are so sorry for your lose!! Gene was a man who gave his time for so many!! Although I never played on any of the teams he coached as a youth, he was always there with a word of encouragement and that big old smile. Again our prayers our with your family!!

Rollie Fondessy

June 26, 2008

Shirley, Craig and Kim,
We are all very saddened by your loss. Gene was a rare and valued person both as a business associate and a friend. Our family had the pleasure of knowing Gene for over forty years and he always had a gift for wit and a gentle soul. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all.

Sincerely,
Rollie, Roland, Robert, Richard, and the entire Fondessy family

Bob & Wendy Reichenbach

June 25, 2008

We offer condolences to the Marlow Family for your great loss. I enjoyed and remember fondly Gene's hospitality and sense of humor during the times I visited Gene and Shirley at the cottage with Craig.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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