BESSEMER, Mich. – Marlene Ann (nee Wanhaaho) Thomas, 67, of Bessemer, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021.

She was born on July 12, 1954, in L'Anse, a daughter of Martin Arnold and Sylvia Mary (Kiviranta) Wanhaaho.

On Aug. 4, 1984, Marlene was united in marriage to David Lyle Thomas in Evanston, Wyoming.

She was a certified nursing assistant.

When Marlene and David lived in Exton, Pennsylvania, she worked at Frank's Nursery & Crafts and was a supervisor at Michaels Arts & Crafts.

She was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ironwood.

Marlene is survived by her husband, David; a brother, Keith (Shirley) Wanhaaho, Elo; two sisters, Jeanne (Daryl) Lampela, Allouez, and Diane Piispanen, Ironwood; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Marla Jean Wanhaaho, in 1958.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m., preceded by visitation at 8:30 a.m., at the Apostolic Lutheran Church, 326 W. Aurora St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Alan Estola officiating.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.