Marlene J. Brentzel
Per her request, private family burial and services were held on October 14, 2024.
Marlene Brentzel, 89, of Columbus, Neb. passed away on September 21, 2024. She was born in Columbus in 1935 to parents Marvin and Catherine Elston (Boettcher). She graduated from Columbus High School in 1953. She married Charles Brentzel in 1953. Together they had one son, Terry Brentzel, and raised a daughter, Kara Elston. Marlene spent her life helping others and always believed in being kind to everybody. She loved kids, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marlene is survived by her son, Terry Brentzel of Ogallala, Neb.; best friend, John Braun of Columbus; granddaughter, Erin Callahan (Rob) of Woodbury, Minn.; granddaughter, Alison Dillon (Nick) of Grand Island, Neb.; grandson, Ryan Brentzel (Taylor) of Landers Wyo.; and great-grandchildren, Kara, Lauren, Molly, Bobby, Kennedy and Nola.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Brentzel; daughter, Kara Elston; parents, Marvin and Catherine Elston; brothers, George, Charles, Clifford, James, Daniel, Richard and Larry. Her loving brother Marvin passed just hours after her; and sisters, Paula Hildreth, Lorraine Berger, and Mitzi Bord.
Condolences may be directed to www.mckownfuneralhome.com .
