Marlene Mae Van Patten

72 year old Marlene Mae Van Patten of Dowelltown died Tuesday at her daughter’s residence. She was a retired factory worker. The family has chosen direct cremation and there will be no visitation or services held. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milo and Jessie McCoy Cary; her husband, Kenneth Van Patten; companion, Bob Ackley; and a daughter, Nancy Van Patten. She is survived by five children, Debbie and husband Jesus Suarez of Dowelltown, Cindy and husband Vic Loden of Rockwood, Bonnie and husband Floyd Cantrell of Smithville, Mike and wife Dorothy Van Patten of Binghamton, New York, and Kenny Van Patten of Rockwood. Grandchildren, Marlene Loden, Vicky Murphy, Chris Van Patten, Misty Loden, Tad Godsey, Debbie Lopez, Randal Cantrell, Kristi Alken, Steven Arvin, Juan Suarez, Kyle Van Patten, Dylan Caldwell, and Savanna Whitehead. Several great grandchildren survive. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.