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Marlene Ackerman Obituary
Mar 24, 1932 - Feb 4, 2023
New London
Marlene Louise Ackerman, 90, formerly of Monroeville, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at home.
Marlene was born March 24, 1932, in Olean New York, and moved to Monroeville while in high school and graduated from Monroeville High School. In 1974, Marlene went back to school to become a RN.
Marlene worked as a RN with Fisher-Titus Hospital and later for Parkview Nursing Home, Sandusky, where she retired. She enjoyed working in her garden where she grew strawberries. Marlene also cherished time spent at home with family and her beloved dogs.
Marlene's survivors include her children, Bob (Cathy) Ackerman of Monroeville, Gene Ackerman of Norwalk, Chris (Bonnie) Ackerman of Monroeville, and Penny (John) McClaflin of New London; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Ackerman; father, Melvin VanCuren Sr.; mother and stepfather, Elizabeth (nee Bryant) and Paul Conners; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Ackerman; grandson, Nicholas Ackerman; and siblings, William Conners, Chuck VanCuren, Melvin VanCuren Jr., and Evie Stark.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Walker Eastman Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main St., Norwalk. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at the funeral home and Fr. Ron Brickner will officiate. Burial will follow at Monroeville North Cemetery.
Donations in Marlene's memory may be directed to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, or Huron County Humane Society, www.huroncountyhumanesociety.com.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.walkereastman heydingerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron & Diane (Miller) Evans
February 8, 2023
To the entire Ackerman family:
So very sorry for your loss. I remember the days of when we were kids getting together as our parents were such good friends, we had fun times. Molly was a great lady & will be missed. Keeping her in our thoughts & prayers.
Tim and Donna
February 7, 2023
Sorry for your lost. We talk about the trip to New York sometimes. We were riding with Molly and she was driving really fast. Said she was driving that wY to avoid the deer. Then we all had a laugh over that. She had a nice long life.
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