Marlene Lynor Miloch, 73, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away on May 12, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark.

She was born on April 14, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael and Eleanora (Bendl) Miloch who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sister, Patti Phillips and her husband Alton “Al” of Lake City, Flo.; niece, Kim Williams and her husband Chad; nephew, Josh Phillips and his wife April and 6 great nieces and nephews as well as the many friends whose lives she touched.

She grew up and attended school in Park Ridge, Ill., where she graduated from Main East High School. She went on to further her education at Oakton Community College in Niles, Ill., earning an associate degree.

She dedicated two decades to her work at Kemper Corporation before moving to Delta Company Incorporated, where she worked for an additional ten years.

She attended the Shell Knob Methodist Church.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.