Marlene Kay Sexton, 76 of rural Rochester, passed away peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on December 9, 2023.

Marlene Kay Gross was born on November 18, 1947 in Iowa to Leroy and Marie (Paulus) Gross. She grew up and attended school in Hayfield, MN. She married Robert Sexton and they were later divorced. She worked in Rochester as a Cosmetologist before going to work for IBM until her retirement.

She is survived by her children Gene (Brenda) Gross of St. Croix Falls, WI, Marie Sexton of Rochester, William (Jodie) Sexton of West Concord, MN, Jesse Sexton of Rochester, sisters Sharon Bogan of Louisiana and Patsy Mitchell of Louisiana, 27 grand and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed going south in the winter to see her sisters and bird-watching.

She is preceded in death by a son James Sexton, her brother Robert Gross, and her parents.

A Celebration of Marlene's life will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 3:00PM until 6:00PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com