Marlene Kay Sexton
Tuesday, November 18, 1947
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Age:
76 years old
Celebration of Life
Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Tuesday, November 18, 1947
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Age:
76 years old
Tuesday, November 18, 1947
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Age:
76 years old
Marlene Kay Sexton
Marlene Kay Sexton, 76 of rural Rochester, passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on December 9, 2023.
Marlene Kay Gross was born on November 18, 1947 in Iowa to Leroy and Marie (Paulus) Gross. She grew up and attended school in Hayfield, MN. She married Robert Sexton and they were later divorced. She worked in Rochester as a Cosmetologist before going to work for IBM until her retirement.
She is survived by her children Gene (Brenda) Gross of St. Croix Falls, WI, Marie Sexton of Rochester, William (Jodie) Sexton of West Concord, MN, Jesse Sexton of Rochester, sisters Sharon Bogan of Louisiana and Patsy Mitchell of Louisiana, 27 grand and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed going south in the winter to see her sisters and bird-watching.
She is preceded in death by a son James Sexton, her brother Robert Gross, and her parents.
A Celebration of Marlene’s life will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 3:00PM until 6:00PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Marlene Kay Sexton has received the following condolences.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.
I’m saddened to read of the death of Marlene. My memories of her go back to our high school years in Hayfield, when we were young and full of life.
Marlene was a beautiful person and after reading her obituary I would say she lived a full life and was so blessed to have 5 children and 27 grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
You will miss your mom and grandmother, so when you are feeling sad and lonely think about her life and the legacy she has left you. It will put a smile on your face and love in your heart.
May her memory be a blessing ❤️
Mary Clayton Siet
I’m saddened to read of the death of Marlene. My memories of her go back to our high school years in Hayfield, when we were young and full of life.
Marlene was a beautiful person and after reading her obituary I would say she lived a full life and was so blessed to have 5 children and 27 grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
You will miss your mom and grandmother, so when you are feeling sad and lonely think about her life and the legacy she has left you, it will put a smile on your face and love in your heart.
May her memory be a blessing ❤️
Mary Clayton Siet
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Marlene. I have so many fond memories of the younger times at the Sexton farm. She was always such a beautiful woman. Hope you all find peace in God's love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Marlene will be kindly remembered for her sweet smile and kindness that she showed others.
Sending condolences, prayers and best wishes to Marlene's family and friends.
May God bring peace to all during this time of loss.
Lloyd Cureton
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time.
Prayers sent to our Lord.
So Sorry for your lost Gene. Sending hugs and Prayers from me and Pam
I am so sorry for the loss of a mother and grandmother to a great many children. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.