Marlene Ann Robbins

Marlene Ann Robbins

CHATHAM — Marlene Ann Robbins, age 87, of Chatham and formerly of Escanaba, died, April 24, 2024, at Munising Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on February 16, 1937 in Escanaba to the late Richard and Ann (Tallman) Barbeau. Marlene was raised in Fayette and Fairport and then went on to graduate from Escanaba High School. Marlene married Maynard J. Robbins on May 18, 1958 and together they raised their three children. Marlene and Maynard managed the Willow Creek Apartments in Escanaba for many years. When they moved to Gladstone, she was the secretary at the First Lutheran Church where she was active with the youth group and would chaperone trips to Great America.

Marlene is survived by her children – Kristen (Jonathan) Rosenberg of Lake Forrest, Ill., Scott (Cyndi) Robbins of St. Mary’s, Ga., and Craig Robbins of Rapid River, Mich.; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; and siblings – Kandis (James) Scully, Connie (Duane) French, Linda Cromell, and Dean (Julie) Barbeau. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband – Maynard; sister – Jody Barbeau; infant brother – Richard Barbeau; and brother-in-law – Donald Cromell.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Eden Lutheran Church in Munising from 9 until 11 a.m. EST. Rev. Lon Hider will conduct Marlene’s memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Her full obituary and online guestbook may be viewed and signed at bowermanfuneralhome.net