Marlene Emily Yoss, 86, passed away July 10, 2024 in Sidney Montana.
Marlene was born February 2, 1938, the only daughter of Hans and Minnie Sorensen. She was born and raised in Hinsdale Mt. alongside her four brothers Edwin, Gordon, Melvin and Harry.
In 1955, she married Delbert Johnson, and in that marriage, she had six children Rodney, Terry, Janelle, Gaylene, Darlene and Darell. They later divorced.
In 1969, she married Bill Yoss, they together had five children Edie, Ray, Arlene, Kimberly and Raylene. Yes, that was a lot of children!
Marlene was a stay at home mom and later in life worked countless volunteer hours and 25 plus years for the Senior Companion Program. It was her passion to help others. During those years she made many lifelong friends and relationships. Those who knew her knew she had a heart of gold, she considered everyone family. If she had something and someone else needed it, it was theirs, no questions asked, and she expected nothing in return. She finally gave that up two years ago, it was time for someone else to take care of her.
Marlene loved watching her grandchildren play all sorts of sports from baseball and basketball to wrestling, always cheering them on. Having her great grandchildren around and watching them grow in person and in pictures was the highlight of her life.
In 2022, she moved to Sidney and enjoyed being waited on hand and foot, as she truly deserved to be. Her hobbies included bingo days, painting and crafts at the Sidney Extended Care. And of course, her main hobby was Candy Crush or Candy Crunch as she called it, she played it on not one, not two, but three devices, always trying to beat those hard levels.
Marlene passed away quietly in her sleep at the Sidney Health Center Sidney MT.
She is proceeded in death by her husband Bill Yoss, children Rodney and Janelle Johnson, parents Hans and Minnie Sorensen, brothers Edwin, Gordon and Melvin Sorensen.
She is survived by her brother Harry (Diedra) Sorensen of Sidney MT. Children Terry Johnson of Hinsdale MT., Gaylene Karl of MN., Darlene (Linder) Hanks of Wolf Point MT., Darell Johnson of Braman OK., Edie Sereno of Dallas TX., Ray (Jenni) Yoss of Nashua MT., Arlene Sheehan of Sidney MT., Kimberly Gonzales (Ty) of Glasgow MT., and Raylene Yoss of Whitefish MT., sister-in-law Diana Sorensen of Glasgow MT. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly.
Life threw a lot of curves at her, but she never gave up, always holding her head high to be strong for everyone else. She was the true definition of a beautiful angel. God knew she was tired. Although we weren’t ready to give her up and let her go, He needed our angel by His side. She will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her.
Services are scheduled for Thursday July 18, 2024, at 1 pm at the Lutheran Church in Nashua MT. Inurnment will be at the Nashua Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Lutheran Church.
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Walter Frost says
My Thoughts & prayers go out to all the family members of Marlene, my former classmate,& neighbor from Hinsdale. May she forever Rest in Piece!
Carol Schuler Damm says
My Prayers go out to Marlene’s family, she was my neighbor in Hinsdale for many years. May she rest in Peace in the arms of the Lord.
Diane Sergent says
Marlene, loved her BINGO. She was always happy and fun to be around. I missed seeing her after she moved to Sidney.
Angelique Frost says
Mama Yoss❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻 you were an amazing spunky lady who I loved since the day we met🥹 Edie and I were thick as thieves and prey mischievous 😜 you treated me like your own kid and loved me too❤️ I will be forever grateful and blessed to be part of your family🌻❤️ ps don’t worry I’ll feed the seagulls McDonald’s fries😂 R.I.P. I love you ❤️ Chee Chee Frost
Cheryl Olson SHC Lab says
Ms Marlene was my patient at the Extended Care in Sidney. I was her “Friendly Vampire”, every time I showed up in her door she would say, “Damn it it’s you again!”, and I said “Yes Ma’am I am. “ She would give me a big laugh and her beautiful toothless smile. I’ll miss her deeply and I remember her her the rest of my life.