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Marlene Golding, recently of Crown Point, passed away on October 26, 2025, at 87 years of age.
She was born January 20, 1938, in Whiting, IN, to Walter and Mary Purevich.
Marlene was always a dedicated and loving caretaker, which led to a fitting career as an R.N., working with St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart and the Lake County Health Department. She was also a faithful member of St. Andrew’s Church in Merrillville, and later St. Elizabeth Seton in Valparaiso
She joins in blessed eternity, her beloved husband, Robert F. Golding; dear daughter, Marlena; and brother, Walter R. Purevich.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving children: Pauline (late Jim) Shawver and Robert J. (Dona) Golding; brother, Gerald (late Valerie) Purevich; sister, Mary Helen (John) Sokit; sister in law, Joan Purevich; treasured grandchildren: Jennifer (Donald) Williams, Melissa Velasquez, Noah Golding, Adam Golding, Skylar Golding, and Jacqueline (Carlos) Arriaga; as well as numerous great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel (7535 Taft Street, Merrillville, Indiana 46410) at which point we will be proceeding to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church – north campus (formerly St. Andrew/Holy Martyrs Parish, 801 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville) for funeral mass. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Valparaiso, IN. For more information, please call 219-736-5840.
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Marlene , was my neighbor and friend for many years, She loved God, and her family. We shared many long talks, and meals together, she never forgot a birthday to her loved ones, even after I moved to Arizona, the cards kept coming for 11 years. I called her often at assisted living, And sent her things in the mail she wasn’t supposed to have, Like tons of cookies, chocolate, cakes, stamps so she could get her cards out.
She loved her turner classic movies! She made the best egg salad!! When I was sick, she gave me my injection weekly, and I’d bring Dairy Queen, I will always treasure our memories, I have her 1970’s stereo on my house that I always loved, and her Mary and Jesus heavy wall hanging. And every gift she ever gave me. There is no one else like her!
She started to decline after her Missy passed away. Heaven gained a great Godly woman, well done Gods faithful servant. I am blessed to have you in my life, as. Friend, nurse, mentor, chef, and confidant. I love you Marlene,