Marlene F. Ford

Marlene Faith Ford, 75, of Polo, passed away, Saturday February 17, 2024, at Franklin Grove Living & Rehab. Marlene was born May 23, 1948, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of John A. and Martha (Tiedens) Ruter. She grew up on the family farm near Baileyville. She was a 1966 graduate of Forreston High School where she was the Homecoming Queen and FFA Sweetheart. Marlene graduated from Central College in Pella, Iowa. She then earned her Masters from Northern Illinois University. She married Phillip Schuler on September 21, 1984. Mr. Schuler passed away August 12, 2003. She married Brad Ford August 12, 2005. Marlene worked as a school psychologist for the Ogle County Educational Cooperative. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Freeport. She always looked forward to entertaining all her friends and ensured a good time for all.

Surviving are her husband, Brad Ford of Polo; son, Zac Gill of DeKalb; step-children, David and Laura Ford; and brother, Rev. Paul Ruter of New Paltz, New York.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, David.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday February 24, 2024 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Freeport. Visitation Friday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm February 23, 2024 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, FORRESTON. Please sign Marlene’s guestbook and share a memory at www.burketubbs.com