Marlene Ann Arduin, 74, Hermansville, passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026 at the Freeman Center in Kingsford, after battling a courageous fight against cancer. She was born on March 15, 1951 in Escanaba, daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Perket) Bray. On February 12, 1972 she married the late Richard “Rick” Arduin at St. Francis Xavier Church in Spalding.
Rick and Marlene created a wonderful family together. They were a true love story that has become eternally together. Marlene enjoyed helping others and spent many years working in home health care and then became the director of the home health care program and directing the senior center in Hermansville until she retired. She loved her community and worked very hard to help with anything they needed. During the holidays she would be out delivering food, baked goods, presents and anything else she knew families would need to help them out. Marlene loved her flower gardens and bird watching with Rick. She also loved swimming in her pool (the deep blue sea) with her family and friends. She loved spending time with her family and most of all, the apple of her eye, her grandson Oliver. They loved having their Grandma Days together, where the two of them would come up with all kinds of adventures together. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Marlene baked cupcakes for every holiday imaginable for Oliver to bring to school because of both their love for holidays. She enjoyed playing cards and having some good laughs. Marlene will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her three children: Nick (Angie) Arduin, Stephanie Arduin and Tyler Bray, a grandson: Oliver, a sister: Kayelynn Bray and nephews.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister: Cynthia Ohlson
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST) on Monday February 9, 2026 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding. A Mass of Cristian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. (CST) on Monday at St. John Neumann Church with Fr. Benny Mathew officiating. A luncheon will follow Mass in the church parish hall. She will be laid to rest with her husband Richard in the Meyer Township Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Neumann Church.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting the Arduin family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.
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"So sorry to hear about the passing of Marlene. She was a wonderful person to know and anyone would be lucky to call her a friend. She loved her community and family. Community Action coworkers like myself will be saddened to hear. She will be greatly missed. "
-Renelle Betters -
"So sorry to hear about the passing of Marlene. She was a wonderful person to know and anyone would be lucky to call her a friend. She loved her community and family. Community Action coworkers like myself will be saddened to hear. She will be greatly missed. "
-Renelle Betters -
"I, had the great pleasure to work along side Marlene, for many years. She was a very dear friend and coworker. She will be sadly missed. Rest in peace, dear old friend."
-Pam Haluska -
"I had the pleasure to know Marlene working with MDS CAA, such a kind and caring person with a wonderful sense of humor she is fondly remembered. Sandra Johnson "
-Sandra Johnson -
"I had the pleasure to know Marlene working with MDS CAA, such a kind and caring person with a wonderful sense of humor she is fondly remembered. Sandra Johnson "
-Sandra Johnson -
"Sorry for your loss Nick Tyler and Stephanie "
-Lance Ayotte -
"My sincerest condolences to Kayelyn ( and family) on the loss of Marlene. It has been decades since my last visit to see Michigan family with my father (John Hobgood), but you were always so welcoming to us. I have many pleasant memories. My love and heartfelt sympathies not just for Marlene's passing, but others in your family you have recently lost. 💖❤️🩹❤️"
-Maria FIELDS (Hobgood)
