Marlene Damer, nee Benson, 92, formerly of DesPlaines (1964-2021); devoted wife for 63 wonderful years of Roy; beloved mother of Adele (Larry) Pikora and Rod (Eulogia) Damer; cherished grandmother of Stephanie Reid, Joshua (Shanna) Pikora, Joel (Holly) Pikora and Carl Reid; dear great grandmother of Noelle Apps and Aria Pikora and fond sister of Shirley (late George) Simon. Memorial gathering Saturday, January 13th, 9:30 am until time of memorial service 10:00 am at Saint Mark Lutheran Church 200 S. Wille St. Mount Prospect, IL.60056. Inurnment will be in Saint Mark Church columbarium. In lieu of flowers donations to either Saint Mark Lutheran Church 200 S. Wille St. Mount Prospect, IL. 60056 or One Tail at A Time (onetail.org) would be appreciated.