WAHLFIELD - Marlene "Peanut" Rose (Brown) Wahlfield, age 77, of Comstock Park, was peacefully called to heaven after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer on September 16, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. Marlene was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who gifted everyone with her love and smiles. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Charles and Alvina Brown, sisters; Shirley Momber and Carlene Rau. She is survived by her loving husband and partner of 58 years, Fritz W. Wahlfield Sr.; her children and grandchildren Nancy (Phillip) Vogel (Sarah and fiancé Kelly Anderson, Stacy, Sondra), Shelly Wahlfield, Fritz Jr. (Liz) Wahlfield (Fritz III and Addie, Bryan, Katelynn and Dan Rettig), Julie Wahlfield (Erica and Brad Straayer), Joe (Jeanne) Wahlfield (Brieanna and Darren) and her two great-grandchildren Lillian Straayer and Ella Anderson. Sister, Dolora (Carl) Burns; brother Jim (Gerrie) Brown; brother-in-laws Ray Rau and Jim (Jeanette) Wahlfield; and sister-in-law Margaret (Dr. Duane) Waters. Her family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. John VanSchagen, Dr. Thomas Gribbin, nurse "Linda", and all the staff at The Lacks Cancer Center for their nine years of compassionate and gentle care. Peanut graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1953. In 1954, Marlene and her husband established the "Fritz Wahlfield Construction" company together where she devoted 52 years as the company Secretary . Peanut shared the love of "Parks" with her husband and jointly donated the property for the Kent County "Wahlfield Park" located in Alpine Township. Peanut enjoyed spending time with her family, helping others, baking, traveling, riding in her red cadillac and taking pictures. She took great pride in her flowers and yard. Peanut was a woman of strong faith and inspiration who will be well remembered for her generosity, compassion and caring nature. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated her sweet, loving smile. The Wahlfield family will receive family and friends at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, on Tuesday from 6 to 9p.m., and Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. with the Rosary will be spoken at 7p.m. by Deacon Jerry Roersma. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by her nephew, Fr. Charles Brown, Rev. Fr. Thomas Simons and Rev. Fr. Thomas A. McKinney will be held on Thursday at 11a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the ceremony at Holy Trinity Alpine Church, 1200 Alpine Church Road, Comstock Park, MI. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make donations to Holy Trinity Alpine Church, The Lacks Cancer Center or Faith Hospice.