Marlene (Eacret) Wessels Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Marlene (Eacret) Wessels (Montrose, Colorado), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Marlene left this world on March 20, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gail Eacret (Lambeth) and James B. Eacret; and her siblings, LeRoy, Jay, Robert and Jean.

She is survived by: her husband Lyle S. Wessels; her children, Rae Ellyn Bennett (Stan) of Hamilton, MT and Dennis (Sheila); and her grandchildren, Kelly, Patrick, Ryan, Michael, Travis and Trenton.

Because Marlene was such an avid reader all her life, memorial contributions may be made to Dominy Memorial Library, 201 S 3rd St, Fairbury, IL 61739, or via its website: dominymemoriallibrary.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crippin Funeral Home

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