Marlene Deanna Edmund , age 81, of Stockton, IL passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Parkview Nursing Home in Freeport. She was born on February 4, 1942 in Woodland, CA to the late George Vernon and Beula Marie (Jones) Bryan. Marlene married Torrey Olson on January 13, 1962 and together they had three children. She later married Frank Edmund on August 4, 1979. Frank passed away on February 15, 2011.

Marlene enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafting, fishing, and her pets. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family at Apple Canyon Lake. Most of all, she loved to spoil her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Kari Olson of Pearl City; her sons, Troy Olson of Stockton and Jon (Teri) Olson of Sterling; her stepsons, Jerry (Sharon) Edmund of Washington, IA, Jim (Pam) Edmund of Houston, TX and Tim (Laura) Edmund of Ripon, WI; her 10 grandchildren; her several great grandchildren; her sister, Carol (Duane) Price of Freeport; her brother, Don Bryan of Freeport; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank; four brothers; and two sisters.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service following at 12:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL. A memorial fund has been established.