Obituaries: Stine

Posted on October 16, 2017

Charlotte Stine

Charlotte Joan Stine, 90 of Normal, Ill. passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at 9:25 a.m. at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.

Her graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Friends Cemetery, Bentown.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Charlotte was born on October 25, 1926 in Downs, Ill. She is the daughter of Merle William and Charlotte Mable (Friend) Scarbeary.

She is survived by her children; Randy Stine of Bloomington, Catina Sampson of Seffner, Florida, nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and her sister; Mary Sheehan of Bloomington. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter; Connie Helm, one brother, one sister and one grandchild.

Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.beckmemorial.com.

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