1930
2011
ALTER, Marlene Mary, 80, of Tampa, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband and family on March 29, 2011. Marlene was born in Edon, OH and graduated nursing school from St. Josephs Hospital as a registered nurse in 1951. She worked as a nurse throughout her career before moving to Tampa in 1973 and retiring from the Hillsborough County Health Department at Kelton Clinic in 1992. She fought Parkinson's Disease with courage and dignity and was a true inspiration to all. Together with her Catholic faith (she was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church) and loving husband, she always gave of herself to others with a loving and caring heart. She was a loving mother who taught and showed her children the goodness of life. She was a devoted wife of 49 years and will always and forever be in our hearts and in the love and light of God. Her husband Frank, daughter Diana, and son Jimmy where her continuous care givers and gave never ending love and compassion for all her years. The family would also like to thank her beloved caregivers and friends Wanda Johnson and Victoria Williams along with LifePath Hospice. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Flora and August Hug and siblings Olivene Dietsch, Relmond Hug, Dorothy Siebenaler, Rev. Edward Hug and Rev. Frederick Hug. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Frank E Alter Jr.; children Debbie Kohler(Kurt) of St. Louis, MO, Diana Alter of Tampa, FL, Frank E. Alter III(Melissa) of Ruskin, FL, and James R. Alter(Marco) of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Nick, Maddie, Cole, and Paige; and siblings Eldred Hug and Virginia Kunisch. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 5 to 7PM at Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home. A mass will then be held on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 10AM at Christ the King Catholic Church with interment to follow at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LifePath Hospice or the National Parkinson's Association
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April 4, 2011
Gaye Wegner Gray
Frank,Debbie, Diane,Frankie & Jimmy: My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and wish that I were closer to bring some comfort. May each of you find joy in the wonderful, kind wife and Mother Marlene was. Memories flood my mind of our times together on Bay Court and the very special kindness she showed to Charles and Dick.
April 3, 2011
Joshua Shannon
Marlene was a joy to be around and always had something kind to say, if there is an express lane in heaven, Marlene has certainly passed through it, she will be missed. The love I see within her family serves as a wonderful tribute to not only Marlene, but the entire family, my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marlene Alter. She will certainly always be in our minds and our hearts.
April 2, 2011
Goheen Family
In Sympathy, May time ease your sorrow and loving memories bring you peace. from your old neighbors in Fort Wayne. Love & Prayers
The Goheen Family.
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