Marlene J. Reichert, nee Schwanke, 68, of West Bend, died on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at St. Joseph's Community Hospital.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Lorraine (Radtke) Schwanke, and married George Reichert on April 18, 1953 at Garden Homes Lutheran Church, Milwaukee.

Marlene was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Cheryl Reichert and Jody (Owen) Gaffney, both of West Bend; five grandchildren, Justin, Owen, Casey, Nathan and Christine; a sister-in-law, V. Annette Schwanke of West Bend; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Donald.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the Phillip Funeral Home, West Bend.

Pastor David Schoob will officiate, and entombment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield on Friday.

Visitation at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of services.

Memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Larry Gill, Dr. Dena Green and all the "special people" at St. Joseph's Community Hospital who cared for not only Marlene, but our family also.