Marlene S. McMahan, (nee Rumbut) age 87, late of St. John, IN and formerly of Hammond, IN and Syracuse, IN passed away on August 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert who predeceased her in 1968. Loving mother of Gayle (Pierre) Vuletic, Michael (Thao) McMahan, William Kevin (Linda) McMahan, John McMahan, Karen Newman, late Kristine Jaskutis, James McMahan, Heather (late Carlos) Guerra and Ruth (Anthony) Bilbro. Devoted grandmother of 28, great-grandmother of 57 and great-great-grandmother of 8. Dear daughter of the late John and late Katherine Rumbut. Dearest sister of John (late Peggy) Rumbut, late Wayne (Janice) Rumbut, late Karl (Wanda) Rumbut, Kae (late Gerald) Kellams, Joel (Lois) Rumbut and David (Elaine) Rumbut. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marlene was a longtime active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church-Hammond, IN were she was a member of the Philathea Society, Eagle Club and a Sunday School Teacher. A member of the Irish Children Foundation, taking in an Exchange Student years back. She was also fond of watching the “Election Polls” in Hammond, IN as well. Marlene’s family would like to send a special thank you to Jaime from Home Helpers as well as to PACE of NWI for all their love and care to their mother, it was so much appreciated. Visitation Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 2-9 p.m. (The family request the first two hours be reserved for those individuals with preexisting health issues related to the COVID 19 Pandemic-so they can pay their respects without any health concerns). Funeral service Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 West 97th Lane (1/2 block west of U. S. 41 / Wicker Ave. at 97th Lane) St. John, IN 46373. Pastor James Thomson, officiating. (Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic Social Distancing as well as Face Coverings are required at all times in the funeral home as well at cemetery services). Interment Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, IN. 219-365-3474. www.elmwoodchapel.com.
Funeral Service:
Elmwood Funeral Chapel
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, Indiana 46373
Friday, August 28, 2020 - 10:30 am
Interment:
Elmwood Cemetery
1413-169th Street
Hammond, IN 46324
St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm