Longtime Cement City Resident Marlene Markiewicz Dies at 90

Markiewicz was a lifelong resident of Hillsdale County, Michigan, and is survived by her daughter, son, and numerous grandchildren.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:46pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm tones depicting an intimate scene of an elderly woman sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by the blurred shapes of family members, conceptually representing the nostalgic legacy of a lifelong community member.The passing of longtime Cement City resident Marlene Markiewicz at age 90 marks the end of an era for this close-knit Michigan community.Hillsdale Today

Marlene June Markiewicz, a 90-year-old resident of Cement City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2026. Markiewicz was born in Addison, Michigan, in 1935 and graduated from Addison High School. She married Richard A. Markiewicz in 1984, and he preceded her in death in 2003. Marlene is survived by her daughter, son, eight grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Marlene Markiewicz's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit community of Cement City, where she had lived for decades. As a lifelong resident of Hillsdale County, Markiewicz was deeply rooted in the local area and her family's history. Her large, multigenerational family reflects the importance of community and tradition in this rural Michigan town.

The details

Marlene June Markiewicz was born on December 26, 1935, in Addison, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Mosher) Huffman. She graduated from Addison High School and later married Richard A. Markiewicz on June 16, 1984, in Somerset. Richard Markiewicz passed away on July 12, 2003. Marlene is survived by her daughter Kim Isaacson, son Jody June, eight grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Wendy Drews-Hall, sons Michael June and Joshua June, and granddaughter Jennifer.

  • Marlene Markiewicz passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • Her funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
  • Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3-7 P.M.

The players

Marlene June Markiewicz

A 90-year-old resident of Cement City, Michigan, who passed away on April 15, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Hillsdale County and is survived by her daughter, son, and numerous grandchildren.

Richard A. Markiewicz

Marlene's husband, who passed away on July 12, 2003.

Kim Isaacson

Marlene's daughter.

Jody June

Marlene's son.

Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home

The funeral home handling Marlene's funeral services.

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What’s next

Marlene Markiewicz's funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, Michigan. She will be laid to rest at Aldrich Cemetery in Somerset Township, Hillsdale County.

The takeaway

Marlene Markiewicz's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit community of Cement City, where she had deep roots and a large, multigenerational family. Her life and legacy reflect the importance of tradition, community, and family in this rural Michigan town.