Marlane R. Larson, 69, a longtime Spirit area resident, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Pine Crest in Merrill with her daughters by her side.
Marlane was born Nov. 5, 1950 in Milwaukee to Warren and Leila Mae (Ames) Anderson. She lived for many years in Butler, Wis., and had worked at Raabe Paint in Menomonee Falls. In 1992, she moved to the Spirit area and had been employed at Bollech Electric in Tomahawk. Marlane loved animals, especially horses and donkeys. She was known in the area for her donkey, Tallulah, whom she brought to nursing homes and had used for live nativity scenes at local churches. She was a member of the Spirit and Tomahawk United Methodist Church.
Surviving Marlane are her daughters, Kristal (Jim) Blomberg of Antigo and Natalie (Jeremy) DeKam of Eden Prairie, Minn. She is further survived by a granddaughter, Olivia; a brother, Gary (Christine) Anderson and a sister, Pam Cross.
A memorial service for Marlane Larson will be held at the Spirit United Methodist Church when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Krueger Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Tomahawk, is caring for the family. You may view the obituary and share online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.