Funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden with reception to follow. Interment at the McCreary Municipal Cemetery at a later date. No public viewing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marlene's memory to the Dauphin Bible Camp
Marlene Grace Penno (nee Boerchers)
1957 - 2022
It is with heavy hearts but joyful celebration that we announce the passing of Marlene Grace Penno (nee Boerchers). She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at the age of 65.
Marlene was born on May 25, 1957 in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba to Herman and Helen Boerchers. She grew up in Laurier on the Boerchers family farm and was one of six children. After graduating from high school, she pursued secretarial studies at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon where Howard Penno swept her off her feet. Howard and Marlene were married on October 8th, 1976 in McCreary at Herman and Helen’s home. After living in Brandon for a brief time, they relocated to Yorkton, where Marlene worked in the Adult Education office in the Yorkton High School. On October 1st, 1979 they welcomed their first daughter, Carla Marie to their family. In 1982 they moved to Eden to open Penno’s Machining and Manufacturing where Marlene was a full-time bookkeeper. On November 17th, 1982 they welcomed their second daughter, Rhonda Lynn. Soon after opening the shop, Marlene and Howard built the house of their dreams on a farm just outside of Eden where they continued to raise Carla and Rhonda. After 27 years of running Penno’s Machining, Howard and Marlene sold the business and then in 2020 moved off the farm to Morden, MB to be with their girls and their families. The Boerchers family was always near and dear to Marlene’s heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family during Sunday dinners, time at Clear Lake and at the Penno’s cabin at Manipogo Beach. Marlene particularly enjoyed time with Beverly making appetizers, canning salsa, baking at least 20 loaves of bread to turn into 225 sandwiches for the boys in the field, all while keeping extra detailed and organized notes along the way. Marlene enjoyed her winter vacations down south in Mexico with her only sister, Ella and brother-in-law, Len. Marlene was very active in helping out at church and camp. She enjoyed cooking the Thanksgiving meal at McCreary Gospel Church and continued that tradition at the Neepawa Baptist Church. This was where she helped with the Mom’s Morning Out program. Marlene also enjoyed helping out at Dauphin Bible Camp with camp clean up days and helping to cook in the kitchen. Dauphin Bible Camp held a special place in Marlene’s heart. Grandchildren were treasured by Marlene. She carried on the tradition of her dad by always having a well-stocked pantry full of treats for when the grandkids were coming. Marlene had fun getting down on the floor with the grandkids to play games and listening to their giggles and stories they had to tell.
Marlene leaves to mourn her husband, Howard Penno, daughters, Carla Olusola and Rhonda Thomson; grandkids, Gabe, Kyra, Josie, Brielle and Micah, siblings, John (Michelle) Boerchers, Ella (Len) Mallette, Gordon (Lee) Boerchers, Jerry (Bev) Boerchers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marlene’s presence was larger than life. If you knew her, you knew her welcoming spirit, sense of humor and love for teasing those she loved most. In honour of losing Marlene too early in life, we will continue to uphold her legacy through enjoying time at the lake, good meals shared together and lots of laughter and teasing.
Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Morden with a family interment at McCreary Cemetery on Monday, September 5, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marlene’s memory to Dauphin Bible Camp. Please contact the camp at 204-638-5568.
Marlene Grace Penno (nee Boerchers)
1957 - 2022
It is with heavy hearts but joyful celebration that we announce the passing of Marlene Grace Penno (nee Boerchers). She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 30, 2022 at the age of 65.
Marlene was born on May 25, 1957 in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba to Herman and Helen Boerchers. She grew up in Laurier on the Boerchers family farm and was one of six children. After graduating from high school, she pursued secretarial studies at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon where Howard Penno swept her off her feet. Howard and Marlene were married on October 8th, 1976 in McCreary at Herman and Helen’s home. After living in Brandon for a brief time, they relocated to Yorkton, where Marlene worked in the Adult Education office in the Yorkton High School. On October 1st, 1979 they welcomed their first daughter, Carla Marie to their family. In 1982 they moved to Eden to open Penno’s Machining and Manufacturing where Marlene was a full-time bookkeeper. On November 17th, 1982 they welcomed their second daughter, Rhonda Lynn. Soon after opening the shop, Marlene and Howard built the house of their dreams on a farm just outside of Eden where they continued to raise Carla and Rhonda. After 27 years of running Penno’s Machining, Howard and Marlene sold the business and then in 2020 moved off the farm to Morden, MB to be with their girls and their families. The Boerchers family was always near and dear to Marlene’s heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family during Sunday dinners, time at Clear Lake and at the Penno’s cabin at Manipogo Beach. Marlene particularly enjoyed time with Beverly making appetizers, canning salsa, baking at least 20 loaves of bread to turn into 225 sandwiches for the boys in the field, all while keeping extra detailed and organized notes along the way. Marlene enjoyed her winter vacations down south in Mexico with her only sister, Ella and brother-in-law, Len. Marlene was very active in helping out at church and camp. She enjoyed cooking the Thanksgiving meal at McCreary Gospel Church and continued that tradition at the Neepawa Baptist Church. This was where she helped with the Mom’s Morning Out program. Marlene also enjoyed helping out at Dauphin Bible Camp with camp clean up days and helping to cook in the kitchen. Dauphin Bible Camp held a special place in Marlene’s heart. Grandchildren were treasured by Marlene. She carried on the tradition of her dad by always having a well-stocked pantry full of treats for when the grandkids were coming. Marlene had fun getting down on the floor with the grandkids to play games and listening to their giggles and stories they had to tell.
Marlene leaves to mourn her husband, Howard Penno, daughters, Carla Olusola and Rhonda Thomson; grandkids, Gabe, Kyra, Josie, Brielle and Micah, siblings, John (Michelle) Boerchers, Ella (Len) Mallette, Gordon (Lee) Boerchers, Jerry (Bev) Boerchers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marlene’s presence was larger than life. If you knew her, you knew her welcoming spirit, sense of humor and love for teasing those she loved most. In honour of losing Marlene too early in life, we will continue to uphold her legacy through enjoying time at the lake, good meals shared together and lots of laughter and teasing.
Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Morden with a family interment at McCreary Cemetery on Monday, September 5, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marlene’s memory to Dauphin Bible Camp. Please contact the camp at 204-638-5568.