Marlene M. (nee: Althaus) Krasinski, 79 of Palatine passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.  She was born in Chicago on January 4, 1938 to Robert J. and Martha (Pins) Althaus.

Beloved wife of the late Gerald Krasinski, devoted mother to her dear children, Kathleen (Glenn) Lewiston, Michael J. Krasinski, Corinne (John) McNeil and Kristen L. Benson; cherished grandmother, “Waz”, “WaWees” to Brooke, Kennedy, Corrine, Erin and Christopher.

She will be welcomed into Heaven by her loving husband Jerry, granddaughter Jacquelyn,  her brother Robert, and all who have preceded her to her Heavenly home.

Marlene was employed in the Culinary Program at Marshall Fields at Hawthorne Mall for many years.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining, and spending time with her family.  The holidays were by far her favorite time of year.  Marlene and Jerry’s home will be remembered as a warm, welcoming place to those who entered, both young and old.