Marlene K. Thocker

Age 81, of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away August 28, 2019. She was born May 22, 1938, in Nashville, MI, to Herbert and Edna Tarbell.

Marlene is survived by her husband of 62 years, Montague Thocker; children, Jeffery (Jori) Thocker, Michelle (Joseph) Smethurst, and Matthew Thocker; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Todd Thocker; her parents; and brothers, Jack and Robert Tarbell.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation.

Print Obituary

20 Messages to “Marlene K. Thocker

Print Messages
Karla Malone
August 29, 2019 at 2:21 pm

My condolences to you all. Love Karla

Reply
Ray Tarbell
August 29, 2019 at 2:26 pm

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Marlene. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Reply
REBECCA TARBELL
August 29, 2019 at 2:39 pm

She is so beautiful inside and out!! We love you. God bless you!!!

Reply
Barbara Michelle Tate
August 29, 2019 at 3:12 pm

Oh Michelle, I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Please know I am sending prayers to you and your entire family.

Reply
Candace Ebbinghaus
August 29, 2019 at 3:21 pm

So sorry for your loss, your mom was a loving, sweet woman. Much Love from the Rule Family

Reply
Jeff Garrett
August 29, 2019 at 3:27 pm

Matt, Thor and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are thinking about you!

Reply
Buddy Rice
August 29, 2019 at 3:29 pm

Matt, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May each day forward find you peace. Sincerely, Buddy and Ben

Reply
Jonathon Rough
August 29, 2019 at 3:43 pm

Matt, my condolences. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Reply
April McLeod
August 29, 2019 at 3:54 pm

Matt, I’m so sorry to hear about this. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you strength to get through this. Please don’t hesitate to let me know if there is anything we can do from here.

Reply
Candy
August 29, 2019 at 5:21 pm

So sorry for your loss! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Reply
Mary Ellen Thorn
August 29, 2019 at 6:22 pm

Matt, I was so sorry to hear about your mom and just want you know that I am thinking of you and sending my love.

Reply
Pam (Pung) O’Brien
August 29, 2019 at 6:41 pm

We are so sorry for your loss! We have many wonderful memories of summer days and weeks spent with the Thocker family. Your mom always made everything more fun! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Reply
Rochelle Herring
August 29, 2019 at 9:04 pm

Matt
Please know how terribly sorry we are about your mother. We send you and your family all our love and prayers.
Don and Rochelle Herring

Reply
Gary and Nancy Penrose
August 29, 2019 at 10:12 pm

RIP Marlene, no more pain in heaven…our prayers for comfort and peace for Monty and your family.

Reply
Sue Kohler
August 29, 2019 at 10:36 pm

My deepest sympathy to all the family! I have fond memories of earlier, happy times. My love and prayers are with you.

Reply
BRENDA SAINES
August 30, 2019 at 9:47 am

Sending love and prayers to the entire Thocker family. So many beautiful memories. Rest in peace Nana.

Reply
Sherri and Bill Miller
August 30, 2019 at 12:24 pm

Matt, we are so sorry for your loss. Praying and thinking of you

Reply
Dorothy Tarbell
August 31, 2019 at 8:40 pm

My love and prayers to Monty and family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Lots of love Dorothy.

Reply
Patty Haeck
September 1, 2019 at 3:45 pm

Marlene was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and friend. God’s love and blessings be with all of you at this time of sorrow. The many wonderful memories of her love and devotion be with you.
I’m so sorry for your loss

Reply
Chris Snider
September 1, 2019 at 8:18 pm

Matt, I am so sorry to hear about mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Reply

Please Sign The Guestbook

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *