Marlene Katherine Quillen of rural Bloomville, Ohio, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday May 25th, 2026, at home, surrounded by family, after a long fought battle with cancer. Cancer did not win, Jesus did, as Marlene is finally healed, made whole, and in heaven.

Marlene was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on October 18th, 1955 to Clarence and Jeanette (Reinhart) Mitten. On July 24th, 1982, Marlene married her beloved Samuel Quillen, and he survives.

Other survivors include her children, Travis James of Campbell, NE, Matthew Quillen of Sycamore, OH, Amanda (Matt) Morris of Belpre, OH, Sarah (Scott) Steele of Bloomville, OH, Jacob (Bethany) Quillen of Huntsville, AL, and Caleb Quillen of Huntsville, AL; 15 grandchildren, Clint James, Dalton James, Noah Quilllen, Hannah Quillen, Faith (Danilo) Navas, Matthew Quillen, Grace Raines, Grant Morris, Charlie Steele, Samantha Morris, Eleanor Quillen, Henry Quillen, Amos Quillen, and Mabel Quillen; a brother, David Mitten of Fostoria and a sister, Barb (Mark) Armstrong of Carey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Maranda James; her unborn baby; and unborn great grandbaby.

Marlene was a graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School. She worked for many years at Walmart in Bucyrus and Tiffin, Pat Catans of Tiffin, and drove newspaper route for Bucyrus. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family. She was also a plant lady and cared for numerous indoor plants and her outdoor garden. She was a member of A Little Faith Ministries in Tiffin. Marlene loved the Lord with all of her heart. She firmly believed "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord." (Psalm 118:17 KJV) And that is exactly what Marlene did. She lived for and loved the Lord. She boldly shared her faith with others.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in her name to A Little Faith Ministries or Avita Hospice of Galion.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.