Marlene A. Sova, Saginaw Twp., Michigan. Loving mother, gramma, great-gramma (GG) sister and aunt passed away October 26, 2020 at her home after an admirable fight with cancer. Daughter of the late Alex and Louise (Prast) Squanda, Marlene was born May 2, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was a 1950 graduate of Saginaw High School. Marlene was married to Ralph G. Sova on August 27, 1955. He predeceased her December 11, 1993. Marlene was first employed by Morley Brothers where she formed lifelong friendships with several ladies with whom she met regularly for card games and conversation. She was employed at Bielski Real Estate, as well as Goldie’s Bridal Shoppe where she shared her extraordinary talents as a seamstress. Together with her husband, Ralph, she was the co-owner of RAMAR Construction (RA-Ralph, MAR-Marlene). After selling the construction company Marlene donated her time volunteering at Covenant HealthCare. Marlene was a faithful member of St. John Paul II Parish in Carrollton. She was also a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Saginaw Culture Club, Knights of Columbus Council #4232 Ladies Auxiliary, Saginaw Children’s Zoo, Castle Museum, Saginaw Library and the League of Catholic Women. Surviving to treasure her memory are two sons and their spouses, Randy (Jackie) Sova, Dennis (Kim) Sova; two daughters, Sandra Sova and Denise VanderHaar; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Whyte (Marylou Walburn), Rachael (Matthew) Christianson, Randy Sova II, Ashley Sova, Kaylee (Brandon) Shorter, Dylan (Stephanie) Sova, Allyson (Josh) Steinley, Travis VanderHaar, Erica VanderHaar, Nathan VanderHaar; four great-grandchildren, Brielle, Brynlee and Roderick Shorter, and Emory Christianson; one sister, Mary Lou Brickel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billie Squanda, Pat Sova, Gene (Barb) Sova, Harvey (Barb) Sova, Jim (Joan) Sova, Judy Sova, Karen Sova; and her uncle, Nelson “Notch” Prast. Marlene was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence (Louise) Squanda and Robert Squanda; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Brickel, Frank (Reva) Sova, Doris (Lloyd) VanSlembrouck, Lorraine (Eddie) Piotrowski, Gloria Sova, Jack Sova, Jacqueline (Dale) Waybrant, Steve (Carol) Sova, Marvin Sova and Howard Sova. Marlene was very proud of her family and enjoyed being in their company. She was a loving wife, mother, gramma, great –gramma (GG), sister and aunt who will be dearly missed. Funeral Liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at St. John Paul II Parish, St. Josaphat Catholic Church, 469 Shattuck Rd., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Andrew S. LaFramboise will officiate with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church where the family will be present on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. In accordance with State mandate ordinances, the limitations of number gathered, mask wearing and social distancing will be observed. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John Paul II Parish or American Cancer Society.