Marlene Shirley Sparks

Avon Lady/Manager - 42 Years

Passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Survived by children, Shannon DeJonker, Robin (Bud) Coenen, Ronald (Jenny) Jr., and Rodney (Kathy); 30 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and brothers, Jerry “Punky” Holtzkamp and Ronald Holtzkamp. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Ronald Sr.; granddaughter, Grace Hills; parents, Jerry and Sylvia Holtzkamp; brother, Roger Holtzkamp; and beloved dog, Annie.

Marlene was a very devoted and very loved mother, grandmother, and sister. 

Funeral Service 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Burial will follow at Elmhurst Cemetery, St. Paul, MN. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials to ASPCA (https://www.aspca.org/).

For those who would like to participate in Marlene's service via livestream, you can watch the service on Saturday, March 23 2024 at 11:00 AM (CST).  It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service.  If you are having troubles with the Livestream, please accept our apologies, but the service will be available to watch later in the day.