October 14, 1939 ~ June 3, 2014
Marlene C. Bokhart, 74, of Essexville, our loving, honest and thoughtful wife, mother and grandmother was born into eternal life on the morning of Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region.
Marlene was born in Hampton Township on October 14, 1939, the daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Tacey) Piorkowski. At a wedding, Marlene happened to meet a gentleman by the name of William “Bill” Bokhart. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on May 21, 1960. Raised on the family farm, Marlene’s strong work ethic was instilled in her from an early age. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, BINGO, baking, washing and polishing the car, bowling and most of all, Marlene loved playing baseball with her grandson. Marlene was a former member of the Essexville Dance Club and enjoyed dancing on the weekends with Bill. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and a member of the St. Anne Society and the League of Catholic Women & Men. Known for her generous and kind ways, Marlene’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come.
Marlene leaves to cherish her memory her devoted and loving husband, William “Bill” Bokhart. She was the unconditional loving mother of Michelle Bokhart and Terrence and wife, Kim Bokhart. Marlene will be forever missed by her best friend and loving grandson, Austin Michael Bokhart. Marlene is also survived by her mother, Margaret Piorkowski; sister-in-law, Carol Piorkowski; nieces and nephews, Thomas and wife, Anne Piorkowski, Sheri and husband, Jim Adamski, Lori and husband, Shannon Flippin and Timothy and wife, Ronda Piorkowski; great-nieces and great-nephews, Katie Piorkowski, Kyle Piorkowski, Brendan Flippin, Jillian Flippin, Lilly Piorkowski, Lacey Germain, Joshua Adamski, Jeffrey Adamski, along with countless cousins and close friends. Marlene was welcomed home to heaven by her father, Anthony Piorkowski and brother, James Piorkowski.
Marlene’s family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Monday, June 9, 2014, Marlene will be taken to St. John the Evangelist Church, 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until her 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with the Rite of Committal to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Marlene may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Marlene C. Bokhart, 74, of Essexville, our loving, honest and thoughtful wife, mother and grandmother was born into eternal life on the morning of Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Marlene was born in Hampton Township on October 14, 1939, the daughter of Anthony and Margaret (Tacey) Piorkowski. At a wedding, Marlene happened to meet a gentleman by the name of William "Bill" Bokhart. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on May 21, 1960. Raised on the family farm, Marlene's strong work ethic was instilled in her from an early age. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, BINGO, baking, washing and polishing the car, bowling and most of all, Marlene loved playing baseball with her grandson. Marlene was a former member of the Essexville Dance Club and enjoyed dancing on the weekends with Bill. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and a member of the St. Anne Society and the League of Catholic Women & Men. Known for her generous and kind ways, Marlene's memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come. Marlene leaves to cherish her memory her devoted and loving husband, William "Bill" Bokhart. She was the unconditional loving mother of Michelle Bokhart and Terrence and wife, Kim Bokhart. Marlene will be forever missed by her best friend and loving grandson, Austin Michael Bokhart. Marlene is also survived by her mother, Margaret Piorkowski; sister-in-law, Carol Piorkowski; nieces and nephews, Thomas and wife, Anne Piorkowski, Sheri and husband, Jim Adamski, Lori and husband, Shannon Flippin and Timothy and wife, Ronda Piorkowski; great-nieces and great-nephews, Katie Piorkowski, Kyle Piorkowski, Brendan Flippin, Jillian Flippin, Lilly Piorkowski, Lacey Germain, Joshua Adamski, Jeffrey Adamski, along with countless cousins and close friends. Marlene was welcomed home to heaven by her father, Anthony Piorkowski and brother, James Piorkowski. Marlene's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Monday, June 9, 2014, Marlene will be taken to St. John the Evangelist Church, 614 Pine St., Essexville, where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until her 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with the Rite of Committal to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Marlene may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Dear Bill,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and Marlene were a special couple. God bless you and your family.
Don and Pat Hopp
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your Mom had a very sweet spirit. She was a very hard worker. I remember her out in the yard a lot tending the flowers. She was also the Kool Aide mom. No other Mom would treat with Kool Aide. She was very feminine and pretty, even at 74.She was a positive influence in the world. I know you will miss her dearly Our loveand prayers are with you! Mary Ann Mahoney Hoffman and family
Marlene was a very nice person and I always enjoyed talking
with her anytime. I know how you feel with your great loss and
I am thinking of you all with sincere sympathy.
Joanne Kitzman
Sending my deepest sympathies from across the miles. I have known you all as a loving and caring family for over 25 years and I fondly think of you as part of my own family. I will always cherish many happy memories of times spent in your company. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Dear Bill,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
God Bless, Chris Lewicki and family. (Son of Larry Lewicki)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sam and Shirley Piotrowski, St. Mary’s Church