Marlene V. WalserEast Lansing, formerly of PortlandAge 55, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2017, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Marlene was born on November 29, 1961, the daughter of Marvin and Mary ( Smith) Schafer. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and St. John Student Parish. Marlene graduated as Valedictorian from the St. Patrick Class of 1980 and from M.S.U. with a degree in Medical Technology. She was also an avid Spartan fan. Her dogs, Scooby Doo I and Scooby Doo II were very dear to her. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald, Larry, and Patrick (infant). On April 21, 2001, she married Jeffrey Walser and he survives her. Also surviving are her parents, Marvin and Mary Schafer; siblings, Jan (Chuck) Glassmire, Julie (Thomas, Jr.) Brennan, Bonnie (Gary) Watkins, Marie (Nelson) Monroe, Steven (Marie) Schafer, and Deanna (Tad Drake) Hodge; several precious nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Joyce Walser; and in-laws, Mike (Cara) Brink and Joel (Jeanne) Walser. The Mass of Christian Burial will be con-celebrated by Rev. Fr. Ryan Riley and Rev. Fr. Larry King at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St. Portland. The rosary will be prayed on Thursday at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice or St. Patrick Educational Fund in honor of Marlene. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.