Dateline: Alton

Helen M. Marler, 87, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in Alton. Born April 24, 1930 in Sigourney, Iowa, she was the daughter of Cecil and Rena (Bombei) Dunkerson. Helen is joining the love of her life, Gale Marler, whom she married on December 22, 1972 and preceded her in death. Together they co-owned and operated Sun Auto Service in Jennings, MO. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Surviving is a daughter, Debra Pokorny of Alton, two grandchildren, Jason Pokorny (Kelly) of Florissant, MO, Jaime Licausi (Matthew) of O'Fallon, MO, five great grandchildren, Ayla, Ashlynn, Morgan, Aubrey and Mason, and a sister, Dorothy Finnegan of Guthrie Center, Iowa. She was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Cameron. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com