Marlan was born May 16, 1952 in Zeeland, MI to Marvin and Marjorie (Blauwkamp) Vork and was a lifelong resident of the area.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia “Pat” Vork in 2015; his parents Marvin and Marj Vork.
Marlan is survived by his daughters Michelle (Roger) Reed and Jodi (Elliot) Essenburg; grandchildren Jordan (Preston), Jared, Sadie, Evelyn, and Ashley; 1 great grandchild, Ava; siblings Marcia (Bob) Nienhuis, Marilyn (Brian) Nienhuis, and Mark Vork; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A funeral service to celebrate Marlan’s life will be 2:00pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at North Holland Reformed Church, 12050 New Holland, Holland, MI. Officiating will be Rev. Steven DeVries. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 1:00pm until the time of the service Tuesday and from 3-4:00pm immediately following the service at church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Staff Scholarship at Freedom Village or to Gentiva Hospice.
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