Marlene Gale McArthur

Marlene Gale McArthur, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on September 10, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Marlene dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family.

As a devoted homemaker, Marlene poured her heart into the care of her husband and children, instilling values of love, support, and resilience. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Pamela) McArthur; her daughters, Karen (Dwayne) Patterson and Linda McArthur; and her beloved sisters, Sue Hensley and Vicki Heinlein. Marlene’s legacy continues through her 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Marlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Raymond McArthur, her parents, Alfred Norris Sr. and Mildred Norris, as well as four siblings.

Per Marlene’s wishes, private services will be held to honor her memory.

In honor of Marlene, memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/ or to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/.