Marlene J. Ashby, 85, of Washington, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.
She was born September 27, 1938, in Washington, to Patrick and Edith (Clements) Delaney. Marlene was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington, Homemakers Club and a previous board member of Corning Heritage Center.
She enjoyed reading, cats, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by three siblings, Marilyn, Donald and Daniel Delaney.
She is survived by one daughter, Regina (Tom) Kahle of Huntingburg; two grandchildren, Eric Waltz and Hilary (Ross) Fleck; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Emma Fleck; three step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and by her cat, Gertrude.
Funeral services for Marlene J. Ashby were held on Tuesday, September 24, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington. Burial followed at Glencoe Cemetery. Father Paul Ferguson officiated the service.
Rainey Funeral Home in Dale had been entrusted with handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Corning Heritage Center. Condolences may be shared at raineyfuneralhome.com.
