She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Thomas Edwin Young; parents Irving and Audrey Manshaem; brother Darwin Manshaem.
She will be lovingly missed by her children Deb (Tim) Schierbeek, Laurie (Bob) Koopman, Tom (Audra) Young; grandchildren Stephanie (Tim), Sheri (Matt), Jeffrey (Caitlin), Michelle, Jennifer and Amanda (Aaron); five great-grandchildren; sister Elaine Purchase; many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2017 at Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th Street, S.E., Kentwood, MI 49508. Funeral services will be immediately following at 1 p.m. at Heritage Baptist Church. Pastor Dave Graef will be officiating.
In honor of Marlene and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heritage Baptist Church Mission Fund.
The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.