Marlene T. Ness

Marlene T. Ness

ESCANABA — Marlene T. Ness, 83, of Escanaba, passed away early Friday morning, June 14, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.

She was born on March 1, 1941, in Escanaba, daughter to Victor and Edna (Pepin) Koster. Marlene graduated from Escanaba High School in 1959.

For many years she was employed with St. Francis Hospital as a nurse’s aide and then she also worked in the cafeteria.

Marlene loved being outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, and being with her family especially during the holidays.

Survivors include her children, Michael Ness of Texas, Susan Konkel of Escanaba, and Pam Ness of Vulcan; siblings, Harold (Ann) Koster, Joanne (Orvis) Valiquette, Carol (John) VanBrocklin, Johnny Koster, and Donna (Larry) Leisner; and many nieces and nephews.

Private services will take place at a later date. Inurnment will be in Gardens of Rest Mausoleum.

The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.