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Marlene Fay Nowak
Published 4:55 pm EDT, Tuesday, September 1, 2015
BENZONIA — Marlene Fay Nowak, 73, died at her home surrounded by her family, on Aug. 28, 2015, after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.
Marlene was born Nov. 1, 1941, in Wausau, Wis., to Worth and Veronica N. (Joss) Nelson. At the age of 2, her father died in a tragic work accident. Her mother later remarried Harry J. Trierweiler, and Marlene became the youngest of 10 siblings.
She graduated from Wausau High School, in 1960. On Sept. 30, 1961, she married her high school sweetheart, Michael John Nowak. Together they ventured hand in hand into 54 years of marriage, raising three remarkable children. In 1973, they moved their young family from "home" in Wausau, Wis., to "home" in Benzonia, Mich.
She was unwavering in her faith in God, her dedication and devotion to her family and trustworthiness to her friends. Processing a true servant's heart, she faithfully cared for all through her delicious cooking and baking from scratch, which she found tremendous enjoyment. She was blessed with the skillful talents of sewing and quilting blankets.
Marlene loved to play cards, mostly winning and watching football. She was a loyal "Cheese Head", always rooting for her beloved Green Bay Packers. In 2004, Marlene retired from the Benzie Central Schools, as a cafeteria cook, after 25 years of service.
Marlene is survived by her soul mate and loving husband, Michael J. Nowak; their children, Mark (Kimberly) Nowak, Michelle "Shelly" (Clem) Thompson, and Heath (Jennifer) Nowak; her cherished grandchildren, Whitney (Steven) Gibbs, Carson Nowak, Caleb Nowak, Clement Thompson; stepgrandchildren Ryan (Zoey Bascom) Ireton and Joshua (Ashley) Ireton; and her great-granddaughter, Delaney Ireton, who arrived in June, and who bestowed to Marlene added joy and happiness throughout these last couple months. Marlene also leaves behind brothers, Dennis (Norma) Nelson and Harry "Jr" Trierweiler; sisters, Rosemary Flech and Margaret (Eugene) Fochs; brother-in-law, Eugene Schedeler; sisters-in-law, Ruth Trierweiler, Laurie (David) Nieuwenhuis and Sue (Terry) Bohm; several loved nieces, nephews and many great friends, whom she had always found happiness in their presence.
She will be greeted at heaven's gates by her parents; and siblings, Shirley Schedeler, Gordon "Putt" Nelson, Douglas Nelson, Oliver "Billy" Trierweiler and Catherine Roeske.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at the Eden Hill Bible Church, in Beulah, Mich.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has chosen contributions be directed to Munson Hospice. Arrangements are by Jowett Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, in Benzonia and Frankfort.
Her family will greatly miss her, but take comfort in knowing she will be forever watching over them from afar. When you are born, you cry, and the world rejoices. When you die, you rejoice, and the world cries.