Cedarburg resident Marlene M. Sweet passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 at the age of 79. Marlene Mary Andrew was born on October 23, 1940 in Brothertown, WI the daughter of Michael and Ethel (Nee Merten) Andrew. After graduating from Rosendale High School, she was united in marriage to Daryl D. Sweet on April 15, 1961.
She is survived by her loving family including her children Catherine (Ross) Sharkey of Germantown, Susan (Dale) Gorecki of Slinger, Ann Sweet of Hubertus, Michelle (Dale) Grandlic of Dallas, TX and Candace (Dr. Gregory) Blommel of West Bend; grandchildren Samuel (Samantha) Sharkey, Madeline (Daniel) Margulis, Steven (Emily) Gorecki, Ryan (Liz) Gorecki, Christopher (Danielle) Sweet, Daniel (Julie) Russ, Benjamin (Crissy) Grandlic, Logan Grandlic, Brent Kohls, Tyler (Erica) Kohls and Alex Kohls (Brandon Schermerhorn); 10 great-grandchildren; siblings David (Mary) Andrew of Fond du lac, John (Sandra) Andrew of Manitowac, Paul (Geraldine) Andrew of Eldorado, Carol (Donald) Huck of Eldorado, Mary (Gary) Dusso of Appleton and Peter (Annie) Andrew of Fond du lac, and brother-in-law Charles Sweet of Menomonee Falls. Further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18th at St. Francis Borgia Church-North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd in Cedarburg. Visitation Monday, February 17th, from 4-7:00 PM at the EERNISSE FUNERAL HOME, 1167 WASHINGTON AVE IN CEDARBURG with a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 PM, and Tuesday at the Church from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Interment at Our Risen Savior Cemetery in Eldorado.
Marlene was a long time employee of Simplicity Manufacturing in Port Washington where she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Marketing Department. In addition to bowling, she enjoyed gardening and baking. Everyone always looked forward to the Christmas candy she made. Above all, Marlene was devoted to her faith and her family. At St. Francis Borgia she was an active parishioner and volunteer, and a member of the Hand Bell Choir. She was also a fixture at her grandchildren's sporting events. Memorials to the Jacob Andrew Foundation for Pediatric Cancer or the Hope Network for Single Mothers are appreciated. Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.eernissefuneralhome.com. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Michael Schramka Associate is assisting the family.
