Ardys Marlene Royce Klingner
May 2, 1943 - March 13, 2024 Ardys Marlene Royce Klingner, age 80 of Geneva, formerly of St Charles and West Chicago (Oak Meadows) in Wayne Township, IL. died March 13, 2024. She was born May 2, 1943, in St. Charles the daughter of Fred and Vivian Beebe Royce. Marlene was a 1961 graduate of St. Charles High School and attended Elgin Community College. While in high school she worked at Carlson’s Pastry Shop in St. Charles where she met her future husband, Carl. After graduation, she was employed by U.S. Printing in St. Charles until she started her family. She returned to the workforce when her girls were in school working part-time at Wayne School, Mc Dade and Co. in Carol Stream, and finally for Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles retiring after 25 years of service. Marlene enjoyed traveling and has traveled to all 50 states and 12 foreign countries. She enjoyed camping with her grandsons “The Loves of Her Life” and nothing gave her more pleasure than spending time with them, camping and vacations and holidays. Survivors include her two daughters; Carlene Corsello of St Charles IL, and Kelly (Dennis) Chmielewski of Lake in The Hills, IL, and four Grandkids; James Carl and Joseph Dennis “Joey” Chmielewski, Bradley and Laura Chmielewski, one Brother Ron Royce of Michigan, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Carl, and sister Jan Johnsen. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. March 25th at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main Street, St Charles IL. 60174, Rev. Steve Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie Cemetery, St. Charles. Visitation will be March 24th 1-4:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home.Guest BookShareEmailPrint |
