Obituary of Marlene Mae Pollock

Marlene Pollock, 89, of Niles, passed away unexpectedly, of natural causes on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1931 in Denham, Indiana to the late William and Clara Wruck. On April 21, 1951 Marlene married the love of her life, Roy O. Pollock at a ceremony in Angola, Indiana. A homemaker most of her life, Marlene looked forward to cooking for her family, especially during the holidays. She also enjoyed flower gardening. Her faith was very important to her, not just in attending church but living a Christian life daily. Marlene’s family was what she has relished in throughout the years. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Pollock; a brother, William Wruck and a sister, Charlotte DeFreez. Marlene will be greatly missed by her children, Kathy (Chris) Lintz and Terry (Jyll) Pollock all of Niles; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; her sisters, Beverly (Jim) Bennett of Niles and Carol Wilson (Stan Pohybko) of Goshen, Indiana. Marlene will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Marlene’s memory to her family. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family service will follow at Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Miller of Summit Church officiating. . Marlene will be laid to rest next to her husband at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends and family are invited to view her funeral service on Monday evening at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.