Obituary of Marlene Klassen

Marlene peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB., with family by her side.

She leaves to mourn her children: Marcie, Lori (Mark), Murray (Chantel), Gary (Wanda) and longtime friend Beverly Robb, who was like a daughter to her. She will also be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Kent, Michael, Khristian, Destiny, Nate and Griffin; one sister Shirley Penner and one sister-in-law Linda Heckert.

Marlene was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Lillian Heckert, husband Jake, sister Beverly and brother Dennis.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, especially Carol, who had a special place in Marlene’s heart.

The viewing will be held on Monday, August 12^th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., followed by a devotional at 7:30 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. To join the family via livestream, please click HERE shortly before the viewing begins. 

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 13^th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Steinbach, MB., with interment to take place at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, R.M. of Hanover, MB. To join the family via livestream, please click HERE shortly before the service.

Donations can be made in memory of Marlene to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation or to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

“Always my mother, forever my friend”