Carlene F. Lindner

Carlene F. Lindner, aged 78, of Middleville, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 1, 2010 while surrounded by her family. Carlene was born in Odessa Twp. on August 9, 1931 to Rowland and Fannie (Everett) Curtis. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and continued her education at the Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing. Carlene had worked as a Registered Nurse at Pennock Hospital for many years. She met her future husband, Jack Lindner, while he was a patient at Pennock. Carlene and Jack were married on November 28, 1953. Carlene was a voracious reader, loved flowers and gardening, and enjoyed the views from the deck at her home on Jordan Lake. She is survived by her husband, Melvin "Jack" Lindner; daughter, Mari Anne Lindner and husband, Herb Heppner; sister, Rosalee (Bob) McDowell; sister-in-law, Thelma Curtis; and several nieces and nephews. Carlene was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Blaine "Bud" Curtis; and uncle, Wayne Curtis. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 4 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. There will be a time to greet the family for one hour prior to the service. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross, or the American Cancer Society. Funeral Service June 04, 2010 4:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221