Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Harkey, Marlene Kay  July 9, 2025
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday July 2025

      Honoring and Cherishing the life of 
MARLENE KAY HARKEY, February 28, 1970-July 9, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Marlene Kay Harkey on 
July 9, 2025 in an unfortunate auto accident.

Marlene was truly one of a kind, A vibrant, fiercely loving woman whose presence 
lit up every room she entered.Her love ran deep and her loyalty even deeper.

Marlene was the proud and devoted wife of Michael Brian Harkey, with whom she 
built a beautiful life full of laughter, love, and shared dreams. She was the 
heart, soul, master chef, best wife and dog mama who loved swimming in her pool, 
playing fortnight with her kids, being the best Gigi, taking care of her plants 
that all had their own names and did I mention master chef-of her family.

Marlene will forever be cherished and missed by her beloved children and their 
spouses; daughter Lorraine and spouse Rodney, son Joshua and spouse Grace, son 
Gabriel and spouse Kendal and son Brandon.

Her legacy continues through her precious grandchildren: Mateo, Emilia, Kolbie, 
and Kayce, who were the absolute light of her life.

Marlene was the adored daughter of Lorraine McMillen and Donald Zelmer, and also 
held a cherished bond with her step-parents, Don Garlock and Kay Zelmer, and 
parents-in-law, Joseph and Patricia Harkey. She will also be forever remembered 
by her brother, Bryon Zelmer, brother-in-law, Rick Harkey and wife, Carolyn.

She was loved and admired by so many more including all of her extended family, 
her lifelong friends who have never left her side, her colleagues and her  next-
door neighbors who became like family over the years.

Those who knew Marlene will never forget her striking beauty, her sharp wit, her 
unwavering honesty, and her Type A spirit that made her a force to be reckoned 
with. She lived life on her terms, full throttle, full of fire, and with a heart 
that knew no limits when it came to those she loved.Her "tell-it-like-it-is" 
personality was as refreshing as it was unforgettable, and her passionate loved 
left a mark on everyone lucky enough to receive it.

A beautiful Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks. Details will 
be shared with family and friends soon.

In honor o Marlene, and for those who have asked and wish to show support, 
contributions are welcome and appreciated. A QR code and Zelle Phone number for 
an account sent directly to Brian are listed for those who feel called to give 
but your thoughts, prayers, and love already do mean the world. The outpour of 
kind words and condolences from our community has been a tremendous comfort to 
our family.

Marlene's spirit, strength, and love will live on in all of us. Thought our 
hearts are broken, we find comfort knowing that  heaven has truly gained an 
extraordinary and irreplaceable soul.

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