Marlene M. Salger

MARLENE M. SALGER, 87, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 am, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Oak Hill, Waterloo, Illinois.

She was born to the late Edwin and Hulda (nee Rodenberg) Hoffmann on September 13, 1937 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Marlene married Harold Matzenbacher on April 21, 1957; he preceded her in death on July 3, 1971. She then married Paul A. Salger on September 20, 1974; he preceded her in death on July 11, 2011.

Marlene was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Evansville. Marlene started playing the organ at the age of 16 at her church. She was a member of the Dorcas Society, 4H Leader and the American Legion Auxiliary Post #1172 in Evansville. She enjoyed many hobbies.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Linda Rausch Arnold, MO

Joyce Kloth (Joe Stefani) Ellis Grove, IL

Kevin (Carol) Matzenbacher Waterloo, IL

2 Sisters-in-law:

Jean Salger Chester, IL

Luella Salger Chester, IL

5 Grandchildren:

Leslie Wolter, Renae (David) Lazaroff, Kayce (Allen) Schaefer, Ashley (Kerry) Kehrer and Kaleb (Kayla) Matzenbacher

9 Great Grandchildren:

Brooke, Brinley, Sloan, Rory, Addison, Hudson, Jase, Oliver and Audrey

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1st Husband – Harold Matzenbacher, 2nd Husband – Paul Salger, 1 Grandson – Corey Kloth and 1 Grandson-in-law – Keith Wolter

Funeral Service:

10:00 am, Tuesday, January 7, 2025

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Evansville, Illinois

Officiating:

Pastor Kevin Hirsch

Interment:

St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery

Evansville, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Evansville, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Evansville, Illinois