Marlene Gregory Obituary (1938 - 2019)

Marlene K. Gregory, age 81, of Bloomington IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 6:36 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Illinois Special Olympics or the Community Cancer Center. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Marlene was born January 12, 1938 in Waynesville, IL the daughter of Roy and Iona Cisco Hulva. She married Ronald "Ron" L. Gregory on May 2, 1993 in Gatlinburg, TN. He survives. Also surviving is 1 daughter, Fonda Shields, Bloomington, IL, 2 stepsons, Jeff Gregory, Peoria, IL, John (Kim) Gregory, Phoenix, AZ, her grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie Morris) Shields, Normal, IL, Crystal Shields, Bloomington, IL, great-grandson Deshawn Shields, Heyworth, IL, sister, Sheryl Punke, Vallejo, CA, brother, Michael Hulva, Winamac, IN, in-laws, Barbara (Bill) Johnson, Bloomington, IL, Darlene Landstrom, San Antonio, TX. Marlene is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Arthur Shields, her second husband Frank Howard, son John "Jack" Shields, stepson, Brian Gregory and her beloved dog, "Sassy." Marlene enjoyed camping, going to Bluegrass Festivals and spending time with her family. She worked for 32 years at Eureka Williams and she attended West Twin Grove Cowboy Gospel Opry. The family would like to thank the OSF hospice care team for their excellent care. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.beckmemorial.com