Marlene Marie Young

Marlene Marie Young passed away on October 10, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1958, in Kettering, Ohio. She will be remembered with love by her family and by all who knew her gentle and caring spirit.

Marlene did clerical work for the government and later worked for many years at Krogers. Outside of her work, she found joy in simple and creative pleasures. She was very involved in arts and crafts, enjoyed doing needlepoint, and in more recent years liked coloring. She loved being an aunt and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She loved children and treasured the time she shared with her family. Marlene also spent many hours baking and cooking with her mother, memories that remained close to her heart. She shared a strong relationship with her father, and family was an important part of her life.

She is survived by her brother, Gary (Dee) Young. She is also lovingly remembered by her nieces, Shelli K. (Chad) Blosser, Susan (Robert) Neal, Tammy Young, Jennifer (Dean) Tarter, and Kristina (Robert) CurtinSeufert. Her memory will also be cherished by her nephews, Jason Young, Gary Young, Tommy (Kimberly) Young, Joey Young, Ronald Young, and Keith Young. She also leaves behind many Great-Nieces and Nephews and cousins. She will especially be missed by her Great-Nephew, Dillan, and Great-Niece, Kamryn, who visited her often. Marlene’s love for her family was clear in the way she cared for them, and her presence in their lives will be deeply missed and warmly remembered.

She was preceded in death by her father, James T. Young; her mother, Rose M. Young; her brothers, James T. Young Jr., Lester Young, and Timothy Ray Young; and her nephew, Michael Young.

Marlene Marie Young leaves behind a life centered on family, creativity, and kindness. She will be remembered for the love she gave, the time she shared, and the many quiet ways she made life brighter for those around her. To share a memory of Marlene or leave a special message for her family, please visit the Guestbook below.