Marlene L. VanderBeek Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marlene L. VanderBeek of Paynesville, Minnesota, who passed away on August 1, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlene L. VanderBeek to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Marlene farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Marlene is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Harding and Lilly Harding (Reins); her husband Gerrit VanderBeek; her son Brian; and her grandson Ryan Keller.
She is survived by: her children, Diane Keller (Mike) of Paynesville, Carol Spoden (Mark) of Richmond, Jeffery (Susan) of Eden Valley and Angela Braun (Justin) of Paynesville. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Grace United Methodist Church (500 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN 56362). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
