Marlene Yoss

Marlene Emily Yoss, 86, died July 10, 2024, at the Sidney Health Center in Sidney.

She was born Feb. 2, 1938, the only daughter of Hans and Minnie Sorensen. She was born and raised in Hinsdale alongside her four brothers, Edwin, Gordon, Melvin and Harry.

In 1955, she married Delbert Johnson and, in that marriage, she had six children, Rodney, Terry, Janelle, Gaylene, Darlene and Darell. They later divorced.

In 1969, she married Bill Yoss. They together had five children, Edie, Ray, Arlene, Kimberly and Raylene.

She was a stay-at- home mom and, later in life, worked countless volunteer hours and 25 plus years for the Senior Companion Program. It was her passion to help others. During those years, she made many lifelong friends and relationships.

Those who knew her knew she had a heart of gold, and she considered everyone family. If she had something and someone else needed it, it was theirs, no questions asked, and she expected nothing in return. She finally gave that up two years ago; it was time for someone else to take care of her.

She loved watching her grandchildren play all sorts of sports from baseball and basketball to wrestling, always cheering them on. Having her great-grandchildren around and watching them grow in person and in pictures was the highlight of her life.

In 2022, she moved to Sidney and enjoyed being waited on hand and foot. Her hobbies included bingo days,