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Marlene Mae Spencer, of Center City, Minn., died unexpectedly of heart failure April 8, 2008, at the age of 59 years. She was born in River Falls, Wis., October 7, 1948, to parents Mervin and Inez Auchampach.

She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1966. She married Roger Spencer in Ellsworth, Wis., August 6, 1966.

Marlene spent her career working 12 years as a daycare provider, 12 years at Gustaf's and 10 years with a home-based quilting business.

She loved her family and had a passion for quilting and crafts.

She is preceded in death by her mother Inez Auchampach.

Marlene is survived by her father Mervin Auchampach; husband Roger; children: Lisa (Jeff) Shaleen, Scott Spencer, Christine (Brian) Smith, Charlotte (Todd) Hollander and Jason (LacieMae) Spencer; grandchildren: Andy, Alex, Shane, Cole and Sara; siblings: Robert Auchampach, Bill (Janet) Auchampach, Nancy (Steve) Carroll and Richard (Julie) Auchampach; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindstrom, Minn. Burial was at Franconia Cemetery in Taylors Falls, Minn.

Arrangements by Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom.

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