Marlene A. Chamberlain, 81, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away December 5, 2019 at Linden Court. She was born May 8, 1938 to Ray and Hannah (Jacobs) Petersen.

Marlene graduated from Kearney State College with a master's degree in special education and taught at Sutherland Public Schools until her retirement in 1999.

She loved traveling, crafting, reading, and was a member of several book clubs. Marlene was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Altar Society and was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart Church in Sutherland. She loved spending time with her family, especially camping.

Survivors include husband, John Chamberlain of Sutherland; sons, Dan (Donna) Chamberlain of Foxfield, CO, Randy Chamberlain of Omaha, and Steve Chamberlain of North Platte; grandchildren, Courtney (Alex) Dreher, Corbin (Emma) Chamberlain, Caleb Chamberlain and Carek Chamberlain; great-grandchildren, Sadie Chamberlain and Wyatt Chamberlain; brother-in-law, Reverend Robert Chamberlain of North Platte.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland, with the Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla as celebrant. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with family greeting friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.