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Marlene Isenhart Obituary
March 1, 1935 - November 10, 2024
Forsyth – Marlene A. Isenhart, 89, of Forsyth, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Ill.
Marlene was born on March 1, 1935, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, Ill., 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, Ill. She graduated from El Paso High School and attended Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa.
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, Ill., and he passed away on December 20, 2000.
Surviving are her children: Mark Isenhart of Milwaukee, Wis., Karen (John) Moody of Forsyth, and David (Jo Ann) Isenhart of Elkhart, Ind; 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, and daughter Diane 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 10 a.m. until the funeral mass time of 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, El Paso, IL.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be left at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home
2801 N. Monroe St.
Decatur, IL 62526
217-875-2004
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Patrick Adlington
November 26, 2024
Marlene and Ike were two of my parents best friends. I loved staying at their home in the summers. I know Mom, Dad, Ike and Marlene are together in a better place. She will be missed greatly!
David Craig
November 19, 2024
My name is David Craig. I got to know Marlene thru her husband Ike. I worked with him @ Isringhausen Imports of Decatur/Forsyth. He delivered cars & I would pick him up. She definitely was a good cook. Ike would bring in some wonderful food. I will always treasure the great memories of Marlene&Ike. May God keep the family with
Love & Comfort.
Les Ruffner
November 19, 2024
So very sorry about your loss. Marlene was extra special. Her memory will certainly live on. Again, I´m very sorry, Mark, Karen, and David.
Brian & Valerie Boroughs
November 17, 2024
Katie and Family - We hope good memories of her live on forever. Know that we are here for you and yours, anytime.
Beverly Chizevsky
November 17, 2024
Karen & David - My deepest sympathies to you and your family! Your mother was a wonderful person!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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