Age 73 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

She leaves behind a loving husband of 53 years William, daughter Nancy Amandi (Dirk), two grandchildren Annalise and Alexa, and best friend Pam Payne. She is survived by sisters Barb Wroe, Nancy Jordan and three brothers Donald, William and Robert Jordan. Marlene used her secretarial skills at Ford Motor Company, Center for Creative Studies and KFC Regional Offices. She was also a Girl Scout Leader and Cheerleading Coordinator. Marlene will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Visitation Friday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Saturday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Donations to the Dearborn Animal Shelter.