Marlene Sheila Brooks

Age 84, of Elk River, formerly of Brooklyn Park and Osseo, passed away on November 16, 2023.

Marlene’s passion for farming and green housing began during her childhood when she worked on her family farm. She would go on to make this passion a career and spent her years working hard, growing, and selling at market. Marlene was also well travelled. She visited Florida, Alaska, Hawaii, and even Australia and Belize. She especially enjoyed trips to her timeshare in Mexico. Marlene loved her grandchildren and was blessed with many, whom she cherished spending time with. She will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton & Agnes; brother, Tony; sister, Bernice; and stepsons, Karl & Lenny.

Marlene is survived by her children, William, Lynda (Dave) Larson, Barry (Karen), and Jason (Kelli); stepchildren, Reggie (Matt) Mohs, and Brenda (Al) Kellner; grandchildren, Christie (Kendal) Braun, Katie (Brian) Grotte, Robert (Heather), Andrew, Taylor (Lauren), and Hannah; step-grandchildren, Leander, Charles, Brian, and Amy; great grandchildren, Pearl and Jack; siblings, Lorraine Spears, and Clifford Senlycki; as well as many other relatives & friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 4PM at the Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd Street NE, Osseo. Visitation will be held from 2-4PM. Immediately following the service, the family will be gathering at the Palmer Lake VFW for food and fellowship. 2817 Brookdale Dr, Minneapolis.