Marlene Couse, 87, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:13 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at The Waters of Wakarusa.

She was born Oct. 3, 1935. On May 20, 1961, she married Roger Couse, who preceded her in death in 2013.

She is survived by three children, Steven Couse, Nappanee, Lori (Marc) West, Elkhart, and Lynn (Trent) Sheets, Nappanee; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.