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Marlene K. "Kay" Wilson, 81, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.
Kay was born June 29, 1944, in Fostoria, to the late Charles and Maxine (Wilcox) Putman. She married Robert Wilson, and he survives in Tiffin.
Survivors include her children, Kelli Palotai of West Hollywood, California, and Robert Wilson Jr. of Tiffin; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janie Willard of Indiana.
Kay worked as a bookkeeper at Republic Elevator and was a graduate of Fostoria High School.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Charlene Depinet.
Funeral services for Kay will begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin with Pastor Amy Kinney officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11:30 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow service Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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