Marlene Maxey was born on May 18, 1942 and passed away on January 20, 2021 at the age of 78. She was united in marriage to Joseph Maxey on September 7, 1963 in Sheboygan. Marlene worked in the Sheboygan area, most recently as a cook at the Sheboygan Community Center. She was an excellent cook, had a green thumb, enjoyed playing Bingo and listening to Elvis, had a great sense of humor and more than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Marlene is survived by her children, Dale Maxey and Charlene (Chuck) Capetillo; grandchildren, Sabastian Maxey, Christian Villarreal, Bryce Maxey, Gaven Maxey, Jaron Capetillo and Connor Capetillo; great-grandson, Blake Maxey; siblings, Myron Ertel, Janette Mewes, Sandra (Richard) Damrow, Lucille Halverson, Roy (Dawn) Ertel, Verlin (Sue) Ertel and Brenda Ertel; stepdaughters, Carol Klokow and Linda (Donny) Kimpel. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marlene is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Rodney Maxey; parents, Elroy and Florence Ertel; brother, Jerome and many other relatives.
Marlene’s wishes were that no formal funeral service be held. A celebration of her life will be held on a later date.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Nicholas Hospital for the care given to Marlene.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com