Ilene A. Marler, Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025 at her home at the age of 79, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 9, 1945 in Qulin, Missouri to Willard and Vivian (Christie) Pleasant, who preceded her in death; along with siblings, Zindel Pleasant, Peggy King, Patsy Moore, Judy Truelove, Clyde Pleasant, and Bobby Pleasant.
She and Dennis Marler were married on June 19, 1965; her lifelong love, who survives in Oakville. Other survivors include their son Michael (Heidi) Marler, 4 grandsons and one granddaughter; Austin, Andrew, and Adam Marler and Kolby and Rachael Garris.
Ilene is also survived by two sisters; Donna Allen and Maxine Minyard, brother-in-law Fred Truelove and sister-in-law Judy Pleasant, along with several nieces and nephews.
After college, she began her lifelong career at Anheuser-Busch, retiring as the Executive Assistant to the CEO.
She and Dennis spent their retired years enjoying watching their grandchildren grow into successful adults and spoiling their pups.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 2-4pm at Kutis Funeral Home 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129. Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance and honor the beautiful life Ilene lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Ilene’s memory.
Though she may no longer walk beside us, her love, wisdom, and spirit will remain with us always.
My sincere condolences for the loss of Ilene. We worked together in the same area of AB and our friendship made the stress of our work environment more tolerable. Wonderful person.
Elaine Milo
Thank you Elaine. Dennis
I worked with Ilene for many years at AB. We worked very closely together and she was always professional and kind to be around. My sympathies to the family, she certainly was a gem.
Dennis,
Deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your wife.