Marlene Marilyn Zimmerman

February 9, 1936 - March 20, 2018

Marlene Marilyn Zimmerman, 82, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Hospice of Union County - McWhorter House in Monroe, NC. Marlene was born in Harvey, Illinois, on February 9, 1936, the daughter of Andrew and Alyce Shumps Czarniecki. She grew up there and after school, attended the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1956, she married Jim Hainsworth, the father of her children. In 1974, she married George “Dutch” Zimmerman. She lived mainly in Harvey and Oak Forest, IL, before coming to Charlotte. Marlene was a graphic artist by training and in her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, music, and hiding her smoking habits from friends and family, even if it meant burning the arm of her chair. She enjoyed music from the big bad era all the way up to the 1950’s. Most of all, though, she loved the time spent with family and friends. Marlene is survived by her children: Gregory Hainsworth (wife Gail) of Dyer, IN, and their children Steven and Kim; Gaylene Scheide (husband Carl) of Charlotte, NC, and their children Bridgit (husband Justin) Connell of Pineville and Amy Scheide (Fiance Andrew Cheek) of Charlotte; Dennis Hainsworth (wife Melissa) of Meyersdale, PA, and their children Patrick, Samuel, Matthew and Sarah; and Winston Hainsworth (wife Keri) of Waterford, WI, and their children Emily and Mitch. Marlene is also survived by a sister, Barbara of Tinley Park, IL, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Robert and Andrew. Marlene’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. A service honoring the life, love and blessing of Marlene will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 23, in the funeral home chapel, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Father John of St John Neumann Catholic Church will lead the services. The family will receive friends following the service and all services will conclude at the funeral home. Please take a moment to leave a message, photo or condolence on the Tribute Wall. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness during this time of bereavement.