LODI / MIDLETON - Marlene Brovelli, age 84, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1942, in Leicester, England, the daughter of William and Gwendaline Wood.

Marlene married the love of her life, James “Jim” Brovelli on August 31, 1962, and was especially proud to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S. She and Jim spent many years together in Oglesby, Ill., before moving around to live in various places throughout the Midwestern U.S. as Jim was transferred with his career. After several moves, they settled in the Madison, Wis., area during the late 1970's. Marlene worked at McFarland High School for 25 years before retiring in June 2000.

Marlene was an avid volunteer at the Lodi Community Center, and she loved playing cards and visiting casinos. She and Jim spent much of their time in retirement traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad, going on all sorts of adventures together. She was always very involved in her family's lives and accomplishments, and she loved attending her grandchildren's events.

Marlene is survived by her husband, James Brovelli; children, Karen (Ken) Valenza, Dwayne Brovelli and Julie (Mike) O'Leary; grandson, Derek (Kristin) Valenza; granddaughters, Kayla O'Leary (Quentin Clemens), Sarah O'Leary and Anna O'Leary; great-grandchild, Daniel Valenza; sister, Patricia Piggins of South Australia; sister, Glenda Piggins of South Australia; and brother, Malcolm Wood of Leicester, England; plus many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gwendaline Wood.

She will be forever loved, missed and remembered for the one question she asked: "Would you like a cup of tea?" A private memorial service will be held.

Memorials may be made to Reach Out Lodi, 601 Clark St., Lodi, WI 53555. https://reachoutlodi.com

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Marlene Brovelli

January 28, 1942 - June 10, 2026

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