Marlene Sue (Block) Collins
June 12, 1935 — August 21, 2016
COLLINS
Marlene Sue, age 81, of West Chester, Ohio passed away on August 21, 2016. She was born on June 12, 1935 in Canton, Ohio. Marlene was the beloved daughter of the late Edgar and Mary Ellen Block. She was the loving wife of the late Oliver Collins, who preceded her in death on March 24, 1998. They owned Oliver Collins Plumbing and Heating in Riverside, California.
Marlene is survived by her children, Liz (Darryl) Doughty, Eric Collins, and Marla (Ed) Allen; grandchildren, Sonny Collins, Luke Allen, and Natalie Allen; siblings, Neal Kwasnicka, Linda Kwasnicka, Jan Kwasnicka, Kim Lembach, Lisa Misko, and Kathy Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; biological father, Louis Kwasnicka; husband; and siblings, Susan and Ron Kwasnicka.
Marlene was a former member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton and most recently attended The River Church in Liberty Township. She will be buried with her husband in Riverside, California at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Cincinnati Alzheimer’s Association 644 Linn St. #1026 Cincinnati 45203 or the Salvation Army of Hamilton, 235 Ludlow St. Hamilton 45011.
Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com