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Marla Lyn Roy

1949 - 2021

BORN

1949

DIED

2021

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Bloomington, Illinois

Marla Roy Obituary

Marla Lyn Roy

Nov. 28, 1949 - Sept. 20, 2021

BLOOMINGTON - Marla Lyn Roy, 71 of Bloomington, IL died September 20, 2021.

Marla was born November 28, 1949 to Ralph and Pearl Kinzinger.

She is survived by her son, Micah Roy and granddaughter, Cora Lynn Roy. Her sisters, Carol Hoffman and Karen (Greg) Otto and brother, Ricky Kinzinger and her dog, Maggie.

Marla was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Matthew Stephen Roy.

Marla had worked in the retail industry. Marla was such a loving, caring, giving person.

A Celebration of Life for Marla will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Carlock Mennonite Church with Doane Brubaker officiating.

There will be a private graveside service for family at Park Lawn Cemetery, Danvers, IL.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given for the education fund for her beloved only granddaughter, Cora Lynn.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Pantagraph on Sep. 23, 2021.

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Linda Stewart

September 17, 2023

Marla was a good friend of mine. I use to help watch Maggie. They are greatly missed.

John and Marlene Conlin

September 23, 2021

So sorry to hear about Marla. We will have some good memories of her. Our hearts go out to you.

Linda Stewart

September 23, 2021

Marla was a very caring lady. Had a good time watching Maggie and talking to Marla. You couldn't leave her apartment without her giving you something to eat. I will miss her lots!!

Julie Duncan

September 23, 2021

Marla, dear friend, know you made your mark on this earth. I can only imagine your beautiful reunion with Matt and your mom and dad, whom I adored. Love you forever. Rest in blessed peace.

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