Marlene was born in Greencastle on August 3, 1934, the daughter of Ray and Wilma (Irwin) Evens. She was a 1952 graduate of Greencastle High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader alongside her twin brother, Marvin. She also attended Indiana University.
For more than 50 years, Marlene was an active member of the Gamma Phi chapter of Kappa Delta Phi, where she enjoyed the camaraderie and service she shared with her sorority sisters. Together, the chapter supported numerous social and civic efforts throughout the Greencastle community.
Marlene loved gardening and traveling, especially the many memorable trips she shared with her husband, Jerry. She also treasured traveling with close friends over the years.
Family and friends were at the heart of Marlene’s life. She created lasting traditions by hosting holiday gatherings and actively supporting the biennial family reunions. As her family grew, she especially enjoyed attending the sporting events and activities of her children and grandchildren. Time spent with her family was among her greatest joys.
Her faith was also an important part of her life. Marlene was a member of Long Branch Church of Christ and, in later years, attended Greencastle Christian Church and Staunton Christian Church with family and friends.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry Masten; her brothers, Irwin Evens and Norman Evens; her twin brother, Marvin Evens, MD; and her sister, Loretta Stansbury.
She is survived by her four sons, Brent Masten (wife, Sandy), Kirk Masten (wife, Cindy), Todd Masten (wife, Suzanne), and Neil Masten (wife, Kelley); 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Services for Marlene will be on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 1:00pm at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Marlene will be remembered for her devotion to family and friends, her faith, her love of tradition, and the many years of memories she created with those she loved.
