Mass of Christian Burial was on Friday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, and Father Dan Wittrock celebrated the Mass. Visitation was on Thursday from 3-5:30 p.m., and a vigil service at 5:30 p.m., all at the church. Visitation continued Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time, also at the church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Marlene was born March 31, 1944, in Columbus, Neb., to Victor and Cecelia (O’Callaghan) Ternus. She graduated from St. Francis High School and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at St. Francis Church. Marlene loved music and began playing for devotions at church in the seventh grade. She was the accompanist for the St. Francis Men and Ladies choir, played for several weddings and funerals. Marlene later started doing secretarial work for St. Francis High School.

Marlene played sing-alongs at The Chateau in Norfolk, Nebraska, for 19 years until it closed. She also played piano and accordion for a couple of small combos for dances and filled in for her mother with the Duffy Belohrad Orchestra.

On Nov. 22, 1986, Marlene was united in marriage to Patrick “Jim” McDermott. She enjoyed

going to tractor shows and parades with Jim and checking out the local flea markets. She was a faithful member of St. Francis Catholic Church.

Marlene is survived by: Brother – Jim (Jane) Ternus Brother – Leonard (Jane) Ternus Sister-in-law – Cindy Ternus Many nieces and nephews Marlene was preceded in death by: Parents – Victor and Cecelia Ternus Husband – Jim McDermott Brother – Vic Ternus Brother – Steve Ternus Sister – Teresa Otto Sister – Cece Ternus Sister – Louise Ternus Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com