Marcella Ilene Carls

Marcella Ilene Carls obituary, Bath, IL

Marcella Ilene Carls

Marcella Carls Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg on Feb. 14, 2026.
Marcella Ilene Carls, 77, of Bath, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1948, to Ray and Helen (nèe Bazzell) Lovely, in Billings, Montana.

Marcella loved animals, especially her several cats and her dog. She enjoyed spending time with her neighboring friends on the river.

Marcella is survived by her husband, Stanley; three children, Kim (James Bruce) Stanley, Scott (Melanie) Stanley and Stanley Carls Jr; two step children, Heather (Kenny) Holmes and Ryan (Julia) Carls; grandchildren, Lindsay (Andy) Killam, Chase Bitschenauer, Ellie Stanley, Zoelle Carls and Zaiden Carls; step grandchildren, Kennedy Holmes, Hunter Carls and Piper Carls; two great grandchildren, Zane Hogan and Wren Killam; two brothers, Kenneth (Carol) Lovely and Dennis (Bonnie) Lovely; an aunt, Joann Gayle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dorothy and Oscar Carls.

Cremation rites were accorded. No services are planned per Marcella's wishes. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Marcella's family with final arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd, Springfield, Illinois 62702.

Please visit Marcella's online obituary at hurleyfh.com.

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I'm sorry to hear about marcella i worked with stan at the secatary of state labor shop take care my friend hope you are doing good love man gary budd

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