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Marlene Templeman

Marlene Sharon Templeman

October 21st, 1938 - November 16th, 2021

Marlene's Obituary

Marlene Sharon Templeman 83, of Grand Junction, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her home. She was born October 21, 1938 to Marvin and Marlys (Harrman) Sturz in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Marlene married Roger Acie Templeman on August 5, 1955 in Rockford, Illinois and they shared 66 years of marriage. She was a homemaker and caregiver “second mom”. Marlene was a caring, great mother. She raised more than one grandchild and never quit being a mother. She was a little bossy and spoiled by her husband. Marlene was president of the Mother’s Club. She was involved in Bluebirds. She was close to her family and loved being surrounded by them whether it be travelling together or taking girl’s trips.

She is preceded in death by her parents, son – Roger Templeman, daughter – Roxanne Lynn Templeman, granddaughter – Kristina Ann, and sibling – Hollis Jobes.

Marlene is survived by her children – Jeffrey (Mary) Templeman, Grand Junction, Curtis (Sara) Templeman, Grand Junction, MI, Deborah (Duane) Captain, Gobles, MI and Belinda (Nathan) Bratka, Adolphus, Kentucky; siblings – Wayne Jobes, Wickenberg, AZ, Kay Nagel, Sun City AZ, Sandra Mittlestadt, Knapp, WI and Kathryn Sherman, Lauderdale, MN. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Visitation will take place on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven, Michigan. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 P.M. at Filbrandt Chapel with Pastor Josh O’Dell officiating. Marlene will be laid to rest at Grand Junction Cemetery in Grand Junction, MI. Memorials can be made in Marlene’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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