(nee Cottrill) Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Age 87 years. Beloved wife for 47 years of George A. Falkenstein. Loving mom of Mary (the late John) Zinda, Patrick (Jackie) Binder, Michael (Beverly) Binder and the late Dana Falkenstein. Cherished grandma Jennifer (James) Huckstorf and Stephanie Binder; Ryan, Zachary (Samantha) and Nicholas Binder; Jeffrey (Jennifer) Falkenstein, Ryan and Logan. Dear great-grandmother of Brayden and Kallie; Blakley. Dear sister of Darlene and Lowell. She is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Eleanor and siblings Shirley, Mary Jo, Clifford, Robert and Ralph. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 9:30 - 11AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Entombment to follow at Forest Home Cemetery. Throughout her life Marlene enjoyed sewing and crafting as well as traveling with her husband George especially to New Zealand and Alaska. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marlene's memory to the church, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Wisconsin, or Arthritis Foundation of Wisconsin would be appreciated. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080