Marlene V. Boraas

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Marlene V. Boraas, age 83, Appleton, Minnesota, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Appleton Area Health, Appleton Hospital in Appleton, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Zniewski Funeral Home, Vaala Chapel. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Marlene Vernette Boraas was born November 2, 1941, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Marvin and Myrtle (Olson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at West Bank Church in Danvers, Minnesota. Marlene grew up in rural Appleton, attended country school through elementary school, and graduated from Appleton High School. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at Northwestern National Life Insurance Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

April 14, 1962, Marlene married Roger Stanley Boraas at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Together they shared 62 years of marriage and raised three children: Denise, Brian, and Brent. After Marlene and Roger were married, Marlene worked at Waldon Grocery Company in Appleton. When their first child, Denise, was born, Marlene became a full-time mother and housewife. Once their youngest, Brent, went to school, Marlene went to work at Appleton and Lac que Parle High Schools. She worked 16 years at Appleton High School and 8 years at Lac que Parle High School.

Marlene was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother. She helped Roger on the farm along with supporting and attending her children’s events. Even after they graduated from high school, she continued to listen to local high school sporting events on the radio. Marlene was an excellent cook/baker and was well known for her bread making. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in numerous ways. When she wasn’t busy with all of that , Marlene could be found in front of her sewing machine and quilting. Card Club and Birthday Club provided her with fun and laughter with her friends. She and Roger also enjoyed snowmobile trips and dancing anytime a good two-step was playing. Marlene was always happy to lend a helping hand.

Marlene was called from this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Appleton Area Health Hospital in Appleton, Minnesota. She was 83 years old. She is survived by her husband Roger Boraas of Appleton, MN, children: Denise Boraas of Sioux Falls, SD, Brian (Nikki) Boraas of Sioux Falls, SD, and Brent (Amy) Boraas of Alexandria, MN; five grandchildren: Miranda Boraas, Joshua Boraas, Noah Boraas, Sadie Boraas, and Hannah Boraas; siblings: Arlys (Daryl) Winkelman of New London, MN, Cheryl Strand of Appleton, MN, and Scott (Lisa) Johnson of Chandler, AZ.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Myrtle Johnson, Father- and Mother-in-law Floyd and Selma Boraas, and brother-in-law Wayne Boraas.

Blessed be the memory of Marlene Boraas.