Marlene Ruth Kaschner

Marlene Ruth Schultz was born in Alpena on January 11, 1944, to the late Carl and Amanda (Sommerfield) Schultz. On September 29, 1962, she married William Kaschner. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2017. She was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church, enjoyed her and Bill’s time at Lost Lake Woods Club. Marlene enjoyed baking, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are her 2 children, Alan (Kimberly) Kaschner, Renee Kelly; 2 grandchildren, Lauren (Karl) Lasren, Shawn (Kristanna) Kaschner; 6 great-grandchildren, Esther, Margaret, Nathan, Talitha, Charlette, Lillian; 6 siblings, Elroy Schultz, Clarence (Adiline) Schultz, Jean Bartz, Harry Schultz, Doris Thompson, Marvin (Mary) Schultz; sister-in-law, Lucille Schultz; several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Kaschner was preceded in death by son-in-law, James Kelly; great-grandson, Isaac; 3 siblings, Evelyn Liske, Betty Matzke, and Darwin Schultz.

Visitation will take place at Hope Lutheran Church on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Bryan R. Salminen officiating. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Hope Lutheran Church

Memorials: Build Hope