Marlene V. Elias
Aug. 8, 1935 - April 27, 2024
Marlene V. Elias, aged 88, departed this life on April 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on August 8, 1935, to William and Viola Elias (nee Eltag), Marlene touched the lives of all who knew her.
A dedicated volunteer at Waukesha Springs, Marlene exemplified compassion and generosity in all aspects of her life. She found joy in simple pleasures, such as bowling, music and spending quality time with her beloved family.
Marlene will be deeply missed by her siblings Richard (Mary) Elias and Donna (Eric) Groenke; nieces and nephews Joanne (Harry) Kallipolitis of Minnesota, Eric ( Betsy) Elias of Minnesota, Tracie (Shane) Pinkal of Waukesha, David (Stephanie) Dean of Muskego, Melanie (Craige) Johnson of California, Tom Groenke of Nashotah, Monica Groenke of Watertown, Christina (Sean) Kelly of Delafield and Michelle (Kartik) Kumar of Illinois; great-nephews Brandon Kallipolitis of Arizona, Hunter (Sophia) Whitaker of Waukesha, Will Elias of Minnesota, Kaiden Pinkal of Waukesha, Lukas Dean of Muskego, Tristian Kelly of Delafield and Desmond Kelly of Delafield; great-nieces Cassandra (Chris) Beltz of Arizona, Amanda Whitaker of Waukesha, Montana (Jayden) Fulmer of Waukesha, Iris Elias of Minnesota, June Elias of Minnesota, Isabella Dean of Muskego, Mahala Johnson of California and Josephine Johnson of California; great-great nephews Dylan Kallipolitis of Arizona and Ryan Beltz of Arizona; and great-great niece Kaylee Beltz of Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Viola Elias; brother William Elias; sister-in-law Carole Elias; sister-in-law Carrie Wery; and nephew Steven Elias.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Marlene’s life at the visitation on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the start of services at 1 p.m. at Cesarz Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to support the Waukesha paramedics, a cause close to Marlene's heart.
Let us come together to honor the life of Marlene V. Elias and find solace in the memories she leaves behind. May she rest in eternal peace.
Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For an online obituary or to leave a message of condolence, please visit , or call 262-542-6609.