Marlene Pearl Dunkelberger

Marlene Pearl Dunkelberger, age 77 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 29, 2014 at home, with family.

Marlene was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 11, 1936, the daughter of Aubrey and Doris (Kellogg) Porter. She attended Coldbrook School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Marlene married Ernest Neil Dunkelberger. She assisted her husband with his photography business in Nashville, Michigan.

Marlene enjoyed baking, crafts, gardening, carpentry, music and dancing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Neil Dunkelberger, parents, Aubrey Porter and Doris (Kellogg) Adams, step-father Ted Adams, Step-son Melvin Dunkelberger, Son In-law Kyle Tobias, and an Aunt, Alita Swanson.

Marlene is survived by her three children: Marlin Dunkelberger, Sheryl Dunkelberger, Jean Hastings, step-son, Kenneth Dunkelberger, grandchildren: Brian Dunkelberger, Gary Dunkelberger, David Dunkelberger, Bruce Tobias, April Bolton, Amanda Mekkes, 10 great-grandchildren, sister, Sharlene Utero, brother, Randy Adams and numerous friends of the family who referred to her as "Ma" .

Contributions, in memory of Marlene may be made to Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058 or to the family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2014 at noon at the Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, MI with a 1 hour visitation held prior to service time from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. A luncheon will follow the memorial service.