Martin Bell
Martin “Marty” R. Bell, 59, of Bloomington, passed away at 11:05 p.m. on Sep. 27 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
His celebration of life service will be at 5 p.m. on Friday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Jason Hanely officiating. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until the start of service at the memorial home on Friday. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an education fund for his grandson, Dylan.
Marty was born on June 14, 1956 in Springfield, a son of Richard and Nita Bush Bell. He married Sharon Burmaster on Jan. 12, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents, Richard and Nita Bell of Chatham; stepsons, Brandon (Amber) Burmaster of Normal and Brody (Ashley) Burmaster of Holly Ridge, N.C.; grandson, Dylan Burmaster of Normal; “Dasherly”, Ashley Hanely of Normal; siblings, Connie (Earl) Abner of Glenarm, Randall Bell of Springfield, Maury (Deb) Bell of Chatham and Janine (Nick) Nunes of Momence; and many nieces and nephews.
After graduation from Glenwood High School, where his computer interests began, he attended Case Western University in Ohio, and later obtained his Bachelors degree from Colorado Technical University. He was hired by Diamond Star Motors (Mitsubishi Motors of North America), as the second employee before the plant was built. He hired in as a programmer and later became the Vice President of Information Technology.
Marty enjoyed fishing, photography and travel. He was an avid photographer and loved a mental challenge. He especially loved being “Rodder”, to Dylan and spending time with family.
Marty was loved, he will be missed by his family and friends.
Online condolences and memories of Martin may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Carlene Roberts
Carlene K. Roberts, 74, of Normal, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Sep. 27 at Heartland Health Care, Normal.
Her memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Oct. 10 at Grace Church 1311 W. Hovey, Normal. Rev. Ed Scearce will be officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.
The family suggests memorials be made to Grace Church, Normal or Advocate BroMenn Hospice Services. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington.
Carlene was born March 8, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of Robert A. and Erma L. Coons Krueger. She married Frederick J. Roberts PHD on Feb. 14, 1970 in Normal. He survives.
Also surviving is her brother, Richard (Lynne) Krueger, Bloomington. Her sister-in-law, Charlotte (Madison Mooney) Roberts, Reading, Pa., and her brother-in-law, David (Ruth) Roberts, Dayton, Ohio.
Nieces and nephews include: Todd (Candee) Krueger, Morton, Victoria Krueger, Bloomington, Jaime (Kyle) Wheelwright, Bloomington, Keith Mooney, Reading, Pa., Melanie (John) Kinder, Reading, PA, Charles (Ranelle) Mooney, Lancaster, Pa., Susan (Philip) Abrams, Cumming, Ga., and William Roberts, Sunbury, Ohio, and many great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Carlene graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington. She obtained her Masters of Social Work degree at University of Wisconsin. She worked at the Department of Children and Family Services, and in various capacities as a social worker at Mennonite and BroMenn Hospitals. She worked most recently as a clinical social worker at Advocate Home Care, retiring in November 2013. Carlene was a member of Grace Church, Normal. She enjoyed Bible study, travel especially visiting Santa Fe, N.M., counted cross stitch and Norwegian Forest cats.
Carlene wanted to be remembered as a woman who loved the Lord.
She leaves a loving legacy of many family, friends, and co-workers who will always remember her generosity and encouraging words.
Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com.
Delores Schwartz
Delores R. Schwartz, 86, of Bloomington, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Sep. 28 at Heritage Health in Bloomington.
Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Pastor Thomas Wirsing officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the memorial home.
Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, the Humane Society of Central Illinois or the American Cancer Society.
Delores was born on Sep. 20, 1929 in Paxton, a daughter of Clifford Ray and Louise Nees Nuss. She married Loren W. Schwartz on Sep. 7, 1950 in Normal. Loren and Delores enjoyed 65 years of marriage together.
Surviving is her husband, Loren W. Schwartz of Bloomington; two sons, Ronald Schwartz of Bloomington and Bill (Marie) Schwartz of Bloomington; a daughter, Cheryle (Gerald) Payne of Wilmington, Ohio; two granddaughters, Julie Harmeling of Xenia, Ohio and Wendy Cunningham of Richmond, Texas; and a great granddaughter, Kendall Sherman of Xenia, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and two brothers.
Delores was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Anna.
Online condolences and memories of Delores may be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
Mary Wilson
Mary Rose Wilson, 89 of Chenoa died at 6:37 a.m., Sep. 28 at Good Samaritan Home, Flanagan.
Her funeral will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa; with Pastor Daryl Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30p.m., Thursday prior to her service also at the funeral home in Chenoa.
Mary was born May 3, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Marie (Podunski) Janacek. She married Irwin Wilson on March 7, 1953 in Chicago. Her husband survives in Chenoa.
Other survivors include her children, Donald Wilson of Pontiac; Bonnie (Kenneth) Brown of Heyworth; Anne Sporrer of Pontiac; one sister, Jenny McCarthy of Orland Park; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and one son in law, John Sporrer.
Mary was a member of the Chenoa Baptist Church. She was co-owner-operator of Wilson Antique and Furniture in Chenoa for many years. Mary enjoyed reading western books and was an avid dirt track, late-model racing fan. She loved her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
An online guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
