GENEVA- Marlene Paulene Collins, 83, of Geneva, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the Geneva Village Retirement Community. She lived for many years in Madison before moving to Geneva in 2000.

She was born August 4, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late, Frank and Antoinette (nee Skibicki) Luepker. Marlene married the love of her life, Lt. Commander Harold T. Collins, Sr. USCG.in June of 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Marlene was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church while she lived in Madison and was a member of the Quilting Guild. She attended Assumption Catholic Church when she later moved to Geneva. A talented artist she loved to sing. Marlene was also an avid reader and she enjoyed the reactions of others when she would tell a silly joke.

Marlene is survived by her daughters: Deborah L. (Kenneth) Collins Gradomski of Geneva, OH, and Marcia A. (Eric) Collins Polley of Dixon, KY; son: Patrick L. (Tanya) Collins of Columbus, OH; seven grandchildren: Dawn Faulhammer, Christopher (Susana) Faulhammer, Brian (Jami) Faulhammer, Erin Polley, Nathan (Lindsey) Polley, Gianna Collins, Sasha Collins; step grandson: Stan (Jillian) Gradomski; and great-grandchildren: Haley, Taylor, Landen, Liam, Lola, Jackson, and Kathryn; step great-grandchildren: Megan, Chandler, Ashton, and Braydon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Sr.; son, Harold Collins, Jr.; and her parents.

Friends will be received from 2-5pm on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Monday, March 16th at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road in Madison.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602

Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com