PHELAN, MARLENE F., age 88, Sunday, December 1, 2024; also known as Auntie Mike; loving sister to LaVerne J. Kroenung; dearest aunt to Thomas ‘Pat’ (Sue) Kroenung Jr., Christopher Kroenung, and Gregory (Connie) Kroenung, and dear great aunt to Brendan, Gabrielle, and Lucy Kroenung. Friend to so many over the years.
Marlene was an Executive Secretary with the St. Louis Regional 5 UAW until retirement. Member of the Kirkwood Sweet Adelines and St. Louis Harmony Chorus for 50 years and toured internationally. Alumni representative of Affton High School of Class of 1954. She was a resident in the city of Lakeshire for 86 years where she served as an Alderwoman and was an avid gardener. She truly adored her city and neighbors. Marlene loved her family abundantly and will be greatly missed.
Services: Services have been postponed. Dates & times will be reposted soon.
Marlene and her mother were neighbors of my parents, Chester and Victoria Virga, in Lakeshire (and me when I lived there). She remained a good neighbor to my sisters who are now there. My deepest sympathy to her whole family. I am sure she will be greatly missed.
I enjoyed Marlene’s interest and excitement about everything when having a conversation. She knew some of my family and always cared how they were. She was a kind soul. I knew her for many years.
Rest in peace Marlene. Mary Ann Farrar
Our deepest sympathies from our family to yours. Blessings to you, Marlene, always. She was our neighbor that always helped us out. She was my gardening buddy. We always traded knowledge of it. We miss having her for our “over the wall” talks.