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Marcia Tuttle Obituary

Marcia J. Tuttle, 75 POPLAR GROVE - Marcia J. Tuttle, 75, of Poplar Grove died Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Crossroads Care Center, Woodstock. Born March 13, 1935, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Richard and Elsa (de Hossen) Harman. Married Robert A. Tuttle on June 27, 1959, in West Allis, Wis.; he died Nov. 5, 2002. Marcia was a member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Harvard Village Quilters, Kishwaukee Evening and Afternoon Quilters, Rock-n-knitters of Boone County, National Education Associations and Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society. Received B.S. from Carthage College in 1952 and her M.S. from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, in 1982. She taught English and science at Poplar Grove junior high school, where for 35 years she made personalized stocking caps for her students. Should you still have your cap please bring it for the service for a display in her honor. Marcia and her husband, Bob, donated the land for the Tuttle-Clarkson Conservation Park. They also donated many items to the Boone County Historical Society. Survivors include a multitude of cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and brother, David Harman. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, in Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lisa Kruse-Safford officiating. Private burial in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. To express condolences online, visit buckwheelerhyland.com.>

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 17 to May 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Marcia Tuttle

17 Entries

mike bergeron

June 2, 2010

thanks mrs. Tuttle for always messing my hair up.you will be missed

Becca (Baker) Trimble

May 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mrs. Tuttle. I had Mrs. Tuttle for my eight grade teacher. When our class got in trouble one type of punishment was to conjugate sentences. We all did very well in that subject by the end of the year! There was also a story about my older brother putting a rubber rat in her desk drawer when she supposedly wasn't looking. She never said anything about it to him. She just quietly gave it to my mother and told her to put the rat in his bedroom at home. Mrs. Tuttle will be missed. She blessed many, many lives!

Heidi Lewis Bennett

May 22, 2010

Mrs. Tuttle was my sixth grade English teacher. I fondly remember her smile, wit, and high expectations. She was one of the many people from Poplar Grove who I deeply missed when my family moved away. I like to think that she and the other wonderful teachers at Poplar Grove Elementary were a large part of the reason I became an educator. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Harold Myers

May 20, 2010

It was a joy to spend a few days each year when we came to visit. Our time together was spent decorating family gravesites and talking of past family history. We will miss our annual Memorial Day visits with Marcia.
Cousins Harold and Lillie

May 19, 2010

Marcia taught all four of my children and I also had the pleasure of working with her for many years when I was secretary at the Poplar Grove Elementary School. She and her husband contributed much to the North Boone area. I feel blessed to have know them.
Ruth Stevens Olive
Roanoke, Virginia

Daniela Morgan

May 18, 2010

You will be missed Marcia. May you be a peace now.

Kay Taylor

May 18, 2010

Marcia has the softest, kindest heart of any one I have ever known. We always looked forward to her coming to the bead store with her knitting group to make jewelery for herself or for a gift for someone special. Her beautiful smile will be missed, but not forgotten.
Kay and Kimberly
Three Peas In A Pod Bead Store
Loves Park, IL

Lori Graciana

May 18, 2010

My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and former students of Mrs. Tuttle. I got to know her after she retired. She worked as a substitute teacher for me and many other teachers at North Boone High School. She was always smiling and laughing with students as she walked down the hallway. It was obvious how much she enjoyed being there. The students' entries are touching testaments to what being a teacher is all about.

Lisa Dennison

May 18, 2010

Mrs Tuttle was a great teacher and anyone who had her as a teacher was very lucky. She will be missed by all!

Renee Stevens Green

May 18, 2010

My prayer are with the family. Mrs. Tuttle was the one teacher that I have never forgotten. She always was looking out for me at Poplar Grove and gave me some great memories. I will miss her.

Laurie Kilian (Boyd)

May 18, 2010

What a sad day for Poplar Grove junior high alumni. She and her husband also opened up their barn for many to view silent movies. Many memories came flooding back when I heard of her passing. My hat will be a sweet reminder of such a giving individual. May you rest in peace Mrs. Tuttle. God speed...

Kelly Hall

May 18, 2010

"She touched so many lives in ways most of them didn't understand until much later in life, She will be missed." Kelly Hall and Family

Angel Hill

May 17, 2010

Love you Mrs. Tuttle, you were a wonderful teacher! We will all miss you dearly.

Stephanie Suhr

May 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to all her friends and family of Mrs. Tuttle.
Mrs. Tuttle was one of the best teacher I have ever had. She will be truly missed.

DaLynn Toone (Blue)

May 17, 2010

Mrs Tuttle was a great teacher that always cared about us kids even after we grew up we all knew she was there for us. What a wonderful person to have touched the lives of so many. She will never be forgotten and will be missed.

Wesley Latt

May 17, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Candice Perez

May 17, 2010

I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Marcia Tuttle. I was a student of hers 18yrs ago along with two of my older brothers. Each of us were fortunate to have had her as a teacher. She was tough and excepted no nonsense, she was commited to her students and expected the best out of them. She also loved every single one of us(even the tough to love ones). Through out my school yrs and into college I never came across another teacher that affected me as much as Mrs. Tuttle did. My brothers and I still talk about her and her ways, the things she did, and her approch to a situation. My oldest brother refered to her as his favorite teacher and spoke highly of her even until his own passing last year. I would just like to say that the words, "she will be missed" is insufficient in comparison to the feeling that her loss has brought myself and to her countless students over the years. So thank you to Mrs. Tuttle for caring so much about the children that needed it so badly. You will never be forgotten.

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