Marlene (Dwinell) Thompson was born in Montrose, SD in 1943. She grew up in rural Minnesota and spent most of her adult life in Michigan. She came from a large family and was the eldest of eight. At 19 years old, she met her life-long love, David, in a small restaurant, named Detoys, in Madison MN. They moved to Minneapolis and eventually to Michigan in 1973. She spent many years in sales at Miami Tile, in Fraser, MI.
Marlene was loved by everyone who knew her. She doted on and was extremely proud of her grandchildren. She loved talking to and going out with her friends and enjoyed yearly trips with her sisters.
She was also an avid reader, and began each day with the newspaper. Also an animal lover, she had many cats over the years and loved feeding and watching her backyard wildlife.
She is survived by her husband: David Thompson, daughter: Karmin Kowalczyk, grandchildren: Emily and Elizabeth Kowalczyk.
Her family welcomes all to a visitation which will be held on Friday, January 10th, from 4-8pm and Saturday, Jan 11th, from 10-11am followed by a funeral service at 11am at Pixley Funeral Home, 3530 Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Interment will be at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery; 621 W. Long Lake Rd, Troy, MI.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Migraine Research Foundation. www.migraineresearchfoundation.org
