Carol Jean Marshall

Carol was born on October 27th, 1937, in Normal, to Frank and Thelma (Beal) Cremeens. Following her biological mother’s passing, she was raised by Charles and Marion (Alborn) Cremeens.

On April 25th, 1959, Carol was married to love of her life, Thomas Marshall.

She is survived by her children: Tammy Hoeniges of Normal; Teresa (Bill) Rouse of Carlock; Michael (Renee) Marshall of Morton; Donna Kelch of Bloomington; and sister, Shirley (Bob) Eutis. Carol adored her 12 grandchildren, Leah Hoeniges, Katie (Trent) Hoeniges-Simpson, Matthew Rouse, Whitney Rouse, Thomas (Kari) Marshall, Ashton Marshall, Dailan Marshall, Kayla (Caleb) Marshall Fowler, Jessika Kelch, Kaitlin (Howard Moel) Kelch, and Penelope Gunter; as well as her six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; grandson, Jared Kelch; son-in-law, John Hoeniges; three brothers, and one sister.

She will be remembered for her unending love for her family, her cat, Mr. Pickles, the Cubs, and Elvis Presley.

A visitation will be held at East Lawn Funeral Home on Friday the 13th, from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the same location the following day at 1pm, with entombment to follow at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens’ mausoleum.

Memorial contribution may be made in Carol’s honor to American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).