Marlene A. Isenhart's Obituary
Forsyth – Marlene A. Isenhart, 89, of Forsyth, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Marlene was born on March 1, 1935, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Merle and Ursula (Parr) Stitt. She lost her mother at a young age and was raised by her grandparents, John and Christina Parr, on the family farm in El Paso, IL. She graduated from El Paso High School and attended Marycrest College in Davenport, IA.
A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and PEO Chapter MH, Marlene loved to read and bake, earning a blue ribbon for her baking at the Illinois State Fair. She married Kingston H. “Ike” Isenhart Jr. on August 27, 1955, in El Paso, IL, and he passed away on December 20, 2000.
Surviving are her children: Mark Isenhart of Milwaukee, WI, Karen (John) Moody of Forsyth, and David (Jo Ann) Isenhart of Elkhart, IN; grandchildren: Meghan Ackerman, Katie (Eric) Haughee, Taylor Coblentz, Mitchell Isenhart, Maggie Moody, Kyle Isenhart, and Johnny Moody; great grandchildren: Max and Teddy Haughee; other relatives and friends.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Diane Collins, and son-in-law Andrew Collins.
She was a fabulous cook, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and was the most joyful person. We will miss her forever.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 10am until the funeral mass time of 11am, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, El Paso, IL. Memorials may be made to: PEO-Chapter MH, c/o Jan Doolin, 800 Stevens Creek Court, Forsyth, IL 62535 Or Forsyth Public Library, 268 S. Elwood St., Forsyth, IL 62535.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be left at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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