Marlene Rae Fricano of Holland, MI, a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 76.
Marlene was born on October 24, 1948, to Norman and Marie Johnson. She married Ron Fricano on June 27, 1970. They were blessed with nearly 55 years of marriage.
Though Marlene and Ron were married in the “city,” they longed for a more rural life. To that fact, they relocated to a beautiful piece of property in Holland, Michigan, in 1979, not far from her grandparents’ homestead. Marlene loved all the wildlife that visited them there, even if they could be a little destructive to her yard and plants.
Marlene enjoyed reading and antiques and collectibles. She and Ron spent many a day perusing estate sales, looking for just the right item. She also enjoyed camping and spending time with family.
Marlene will be terribly missed by her husband Ron, of Holland, sisters Patrice (Tom) Bergeron of Holland and Terri M Johnson (Philip Roberts) of Darien, IL, brother Norman and Martha Johnson of Carol Stream IL; nieces and nephews Andrew Bergeron and Carmen Maret, Timothy Bergeron, Eric Hestrup, Krista and Scott Ripke, Mary and David Lamken, Joseph Barus and Andrew and Becky Esposito.
No memorial service is planned.
Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes-Northwood Chapel.
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