Marlene Johnston

Marlene Marie Johnston, 89, of Hobart, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Hammond, IN to the late Fred and Irma Hollingsworth. She joins her beloved husband Charles Johnston, her eldest daughter Lynn Palacio, and her youngest son Timothy Johnston in heaven.

Marlene was the devoted mother of Charles Kayner (Brenda), Regina Cooper, Donna Muha, and Carla Harden. She was the loving grandmother of Fred Kayner, Pearl Neztsosie, Tiffany Palacio, Cristina Page, Lisa Wireman (Wayland), Joseph Cooper (Brittany), Jason Cooper, Jennifer Muha, Holly Muha, Andrew Muha (Amanda), Sharee Johnston, and David Johnston. She will also be remembered by her great-grandchildren Lexi Neztsosie, Tyler Wireman, Haylee Wireman, Addisyn Wireman, Riley Wohlwend, Gabriel Harvey, Camden Page, Bennett Page, Miranda Page, Aubri Cooper, Ayden Cooper, Devion Muha (Maeve), Deana Muha, Noah Muha, Rudy Sanchez, Annjulina Sanchez, Lilly Muha, Alexa Muha, Emma Muha, and Logan Muha. She impressively lived long enough to meet her first great-great grandchild, Devion Muha, II. She was loved by so many.

Marlene was an avid crossword puzzle completer never missing the opportunity to fill in the daily paper’s puzzle. Her favorite television show was Wheel of Fortune, and she could outplay the best of them. It was quite an accomplishment to solve a puzzle before she did. Her dream was to be on the show one day. She was a professional baker in her younger years and continued to pursue this passion throughout her life. As an incredible chef, she shared her meals with anyone who came to her home. She always had something on-hand or she would quickly prepare an amazing recipe of hers. Nobody left her home with an empty stomach. Her pierogi and cheese bread recipes are second to none. Everyone who has had a meal made by her will attest to its grandiosity. Her quick-wittedness and humor lit up the room until the very end. She will be missed dearly, but her memory will live on in her family’s hearts.

A graveside service for Marlene will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, promptly at 2PM at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery - 8178 Cline Ave. Crown Point, IN 46307.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Johnston family.