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Marlene Sylvester Obituary
February 27, 1950 - November 6, 2024
NORMAL - Marlene Jo Sylvester, 74, of Normal, passed away at 4:05 a.m., on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Carle-BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal, IL, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure. A private family grave-side service will be held at Oak Grove cemetery, LeRoy, IL. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home LeRoy is in charge.
Marlene was born on February 27, 1950, in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of Joseph C. and Marcella L. Gabbert Bradshaw. She married David Eugene Sylvester on June 13, 1981, in rural Hudson. He survives in Normal. Also surviving are her daughters: Shawn Buckner and Beth Eardley; grandsons: Jalen Buckner and Jeremiah Buckner; granddaughter, Bianca Brown; great-grandsons: Cameron Buckner and Juelz Buckner, all of Texas; her brother. John Bradshaw of Tennessee; sisters: Cathy Hearn of Tennessee and Christina Phillips of New Mexico; her mother-in-law, Linda Sylvester of Bloomington; and several adoring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Donna Sablotzke; father-in-law Carl Sylvester; brother-in-law, Eric Sylvester; and many beloved pets over the years, most recently AnnaBelle, Sadie, Zoey and Zelda.
Marlene was employed by the IRS for several years and was later self-employed in-house cleaning before her retirement. She loved music, gardening, cooking, sewing, and crocheting.
Marlene was a kind, generous, caring and loving person. She will be forever missed by all who love her, but we take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Central Illinois, 423 Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761.
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Lisa Seaway
December 27, 2024
Marlene was a good friend. She will be dearly missed.
Maya Johnson
November 17, 2024
Thank you Marlene for living on the street behind mine. I became such good friends with Shawn because of that. You were always so sweet! May you rest in peace until we see you again.
Broken Hearted
November 12, 2024
Thank you, Marlene, for loving me for 45 years. And as you were by my side for all those years, I will soon be by your side again and we will be together for all time. I love you forever, and I will see you manana.
I want to thank daughters Shawn and Beth, grandsons Jalen and Jeremiah, granddaughter Bianca and my mother Linda for helping me in this difficult time. I could not have done it without you, and I love you all.
I also want to thank nieces Ashlee and Kim and their families and nephew Ryan for their love and support. I love you guys.
Thanks to all who have expressed their sympathy and support here and elsewhere. It is very much appreciated.
And finally, many thanks to Brandon and Pastor Johnston for their compassion and guidance during the hardest days of my life.
Beth Eardley
November 11, 2024
Love u mom. U r always right here in my heart. Can't wait to see u again.
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Linda Barrow
November 10, 2024
You have my sympathy. I met Marlene in Zumba. We had a lot of fun. I am praying for your family. Linda Barrow
Scott Buckner
November 9, 2024
Mrs. Marlene was a sweet & caring lady. Truly 1 of a kind. To the family hold your head up, & celebrate her life. She will truly be missed, gone, but not forgotten
Cindy
November 9, 2024
I shall miss my dear SisterFriend. She will Always be on my mind
and Forever in my heart.
Rick Collings
November 9, 2024
Dave and family - Sorry for your loss. Marlene was a great person.
Ryan Sylvester (Nephew)
November 9, 2024
No words can capture how special and amazing my Aunt Marlene was, I´m so thankful that she was in our lives.
She´ll be missed just as much as she was loved
Shawn
November 9, 2024
Forever in our hearts. You are the needle and thread that wove this family together. We are forever grateful. I hope they have Pepsi up there. Love you Momma Marlene
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