Marlene J. Heusdens

Marlene Jean Heusdens, age 86, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Racine, March 25, 1938, daughter of the late William and Frances (Nee: Dacquisto) Eschmann.

Marlene graduated from Lutheran High School “Class of 1956”. On October 6, 1956, she was united in marriage to Raymond F. Heusdens and were blessed with 3 children, Dennis, Debra, and David. Ray preceded her in death July 25, 1996.

Marlene was a member of Vittoria Colonna. She enjoyed her time at Fountain Hills playing cards, Dominos and Mexican Train with the girls. She will be remembered as an excellent cook and baker and as one who took care of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her daughter, Debra Turek; grandchildren, Nichole (Arnold) Bliesner, Timothy Turek; great grandchildren, Madison Bliesner, Jayce Peterman, and Phoenix Turek; brothers, her twin brother, Lawrence (Eleanor) Eschmann, William (Lynda) Eschmann; sister-in-law, Shirley Eschmann; other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Dennis and David; son-in-law, Wayne Turek; and brother, Donald Eschmann.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Sunday, December 1, 2024, 3 pm. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the service 2-3 pm. Private interment will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park.