Marlene M. McKee

November 15, 1948 - July 29, 2021

Marlene M. McKee, a lifelong Glenwood area resident, passed away July 29, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born November 15, 1948 in the backseat of the car on the way to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, to John and Glenna (Wright) Moster, both of whom preceded her in death. She attended Orange School until it burned down in 1958; she then attended Fayette Central School and later attended Connersville High School, where she was a 1967 graduate. On February 1, 1969 she married Thomas McKee, who survives. Marlene worked many years as a cake decorator in various local supermarkets, and later as a cook at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rushville, IN. She enjoyed attending her grandsons’ many sporting events. She was well-known for the delicious pies she baked, especially her meringue pies. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother, and especially cherished her role as “Nana” to her four grandsons. In addition to her husband, Tom, she is survived by her daughters, Tammy McKee of Rushville; Misty Swiger of Glenwood; a son, John (Niki) McKee of Rushville; and her grandsons Bryce Swiger, Luke McKee, and Drew McKee. She is also survived by her sister, Charyl (Bob) Cornner of Connersville. She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Kevin Swiger, and grandson Jacob “Jake” Thomas McKee. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public visitation. Friends and family are welcome to attend graveside services at 1PM Monday, August 2, 2021 in the Orange North Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Moster Mortuary, Rushville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charitable organization of the donor’s choosing, or to the Jake McKee Heart of Gold Fund through the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation.