Marlene M. (Ducheny) Sinnaeve

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died April 10, 2021

Marlene M. (Ducheny) Sinnaeve, age 83, of Gladstone, died of natural causes on April 10, 2021 at Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens after a short illness. She had been living at Bishop Noa in Escanaba since November 2020.

Born July 26, 1937 in Escanaba, MI to Armand and Margaret (Mastdegh) Ducheny of Gladstone. Marlene was raised in Gladstone and was a lifelong resident. In 1955 she graduated from Gladstone Area High School. She also attended All Saints Grade School. After High School Marlene met and married Cyriel (Sonny) Sinnaeve on November 10, 1956, they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary a year ago last fall.

After High School, Marlene worked at Michigan Bell in Escanaba as a Telephone Operator. Later she worked for many years at the local neighborhood grocery store Dan’s, which later became Jim’s One Stop. She took a break from working to raise her three children. After they were grown, Marlene went back to work at the Log Cabin in Gladstone as the Salad Bar Chef. She enjoyed working there where she became friends with many people from customers to co-workers.

She retired in the early 90’s where her and Sonny enjoyed retirement together. She loved spending time going to the family camp, enjoying family and cooking for the gang. She would send food and cook during Hunting season and would even spend a few days up there. She enjoyed the stories and even had some of her own. Marlene and Sonny did some traveling early in their retirement going to Olympia, WA to visit her sister, Diane, several times. One of the most talked about vacations was when they went on a road trip in the RV with all Sonny’s brothers and sisters on a circle tour of the country out west and the desert southwest.

Like Sonny, she loved her Detroit sports teams, rooting for the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and NASCAR. She enjoyed family coming over every Sunday after church to have a big lunch/dinner that she would cook for all. And then watch sports and visit all afternoon.

Marlene was preceded in death by her Husband, Sonny one year ago. And is survived by her Sister, Diane Zientek, of Puyallup, WA, Brother, James (Gloria) Brassick of Gladstone, 5 sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sons Tom (Marie) Sinnaeve of Marquette, Steve (Mendy Kolbus) Sinnaeve of Rapid River and daughter, Kathy (Kenny) Mathers of Gladstone. A loving Grandmother to her Grandchildren Kristi Duerson of Rapid River, Nick Young of Rapid River and Ashley Sinnaeve of Luxemburg, WI. Great Grandchildren, Mya, Kaden, Brendan, Emily, Erin and Malaina. She was also preceded in death by her Parents, Brother, Richard Ducheny and Brother-in-Law, Mike Zientek.

Marlene’s family would like to thank the staff of Bishop Noa Home for their outstanding care.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 10:30 until 11:30 AM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Noon at the All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. Marlene will be laid to rest next to her Husband at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Sinnaeve family.

Her Faith in the Lord was unwavering and she is now with Our Father in Heaven.

6 Tributes for “Marlene M. (Ducheny) Sinnaeve

    To Marlene’s Family,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    I have wonderful memories of Marlene.
    Iris (Zimmel) Maki

    I’m so sorry to hear of Marlene’s passing but she is with her Sonny again where she would want to be. We worked together at the Log Cabin where she was in charge of making everything for the homemade salad bar. I cleaned and we had many fun times. I also had coffee with Marlene at her home and she was a fantastic friend. She will be missed. I have many happy memories of Marlene. God will help you through this.

    My sincere sympathies to Tom, Kathy, Steve, and their families at the loss of Marlene. What a fantastic lady. Such a caring person. She and Sonny were friends with my parents Helen and Dick. They shared many, many fun times and much laughter; lots and lots of laughter. Rest in peace Marlene
    Diane Tousignant Jensen

    So sorry to learn of this sad news. Marlene and I grew up next door to each other, attended All Saints and GHS, just one year apart. I have many photos from our young years if the family would like to have them. Our paths took us in different directions but we maintained contact for many years. RIP my dear old friend. Sue

    I’m so sorry to hear of my Aunt Marlene’s passing. She was my Godmother. I’ll always remember her as a gentle spirit who loved her family and her pets. We shared a love for animals. Aunt Marlene & Uncle Sonny always welcomed my visits –offering homemade desserts & coffee. Rest in peace, Aunt Marlene and Uncle Sonny.

    Aunt Marlene was a great lady! She will be missed by all, but is now back with Uncle Sonny. Family gatherings were always fun with Aunt Marlene and Uncle Sonny. My sincere condolences to Steve, Kathy, and Tom.

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