Obituaries

Mom, your birthday has come and gone - April 12, 2021 and you would have been 81 yo . I bought you a birthday card, and then realized I had no where to send it ... you are loved and thought of often during your special day! This year, we are gathering at the Kemper Center for the Service of Remembrance and Memorial Brick Dedication on June 23, 2021 @ 5:00pm CDT. You helped with the words for Christine's brick: Schackmuth Family ~ We hear the music ~ Beloved Christine! ~ We love you always ~ Dad - Eugene Arthur ~ Grandparents: Ethel & Arthur And you talked with me about adding a brick for you: Beloved Mom & GMA ~ Marlene (Kroll) Schackmuth-We Love you xo-Sister JoAnn Paulsen and Parents- Genevieve & Edward ~ in Heaven together+ * And I wanted to wanted to add this one, as you are deeply missed and remembered lovingly: To my family + Live Long & Prosper dear ones+ I am with you always+ I loved you ~ Every Time a Bell Rings-this Angel has wings + Marlene We will be there Mom with you~ and lots of bell ringing !! xxoo

Mom, you are my best friend and a wonderful and loving Mom. I miss you and love you. Here is something that I wanted to share with you and our family and friends: O'gracious God and Giver of all hope and comfort, You have called us here to be the companions of those who are making their way Home. As you draw them into your healing light, touch us also. Transform our knowledge into vision, our skill into comfort, and our pain into compassion, and our grief into love. That those who go before us may leave in dignity and peace, and that we may grow in gratitude in His love. Amen. Love and peace, Ruth Anne

Dear Schackmuth family, grandchilren, i will miss Marlene, very much. We had great times together and going on trips, going to dinners.

Dear Adam, Paul , Ruth, Tyler and all the cousins. Our hearts are with you during this time of significant loss. We feel so blessed to have known Marlene. She exuded such wisdom and strength, with quick wit and a spark of energy that was a joy to be around. We consider her family, and will miss her dearly while also carrying with us her inspiration and spirit. A beautiful person. With love. Rochelle, Ed, Andrew, Lauren and Ella Maher.

GMa! What can I say? You were an amazing and inspirational lady! So many wonderful and crazy memories! You hold a very special place in mine and so many others hearts! Paul, Carmen and family, we love you and hold you in our hearts during this trying time! All our love. Stephanie , Joel, Elijah and Sophie

Marlene, we were next-door neighbors for over 50 years and went through the "adventures" and JOYS of raising our children together. Burt and I were so blessed to have you and Eugene as our neighbors. Your children are now grown, but you could be so proud of what WONDERFUL adults they have become. Their lives are a testament to how you and Eugene raised them. You will be deeply missed, my Friend. With Deep Sadness, Jan