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Marguerite SHELTON Obituary
Marguerite J. Shelton, nee Justice, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died June 19, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 18, 1928, in Ashland, KY. She lived most of her life in Dayton, OH.
She is survived by her children Linda (Doug) Huelsman and
Michael (Virginia) Shelton; grandchildren Brian Huelsman, Andrew (Melanie) Shelton, and Jeffrey (April) Shelton; great-grandchildren Cecilia and Lillian Shelton; brother Robert (Irene) Justice; other relatives; and many friends.
She is preceded in death by husband Cecil Shelton; parents Paul Justice and Carrie Morrow (nee Stamper); and sister
Loretta Jean Durham.
Marguerite retired from Elder-Beerman. She loved her family and music filled her life.
The family would like to thank the staff of Waterloo Garden Place and Hospice of Southern Illinois for helping make
Marguerite's last days on earth peaceful.
As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Hospice of Southern Illinois.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
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Tanya Popovich
June 28, 2022
Miss seeing Marguerite at our Elder Beerman luncheons( which will be starting back up since Covid started)She had such a nice soul, may she Rest In Peace.
Kathy Hofele
June 27, 2022
Don and I want to express our sincere sympathy to your entire family. Marg will be missed by all who loved her so very much. May God give you peace in the days ahead.
Emily (Kurtz) Long
June 25, 2022
I use to serve Ms. Shelton at friendship village. She was a wonderful woman. She will be missed.
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