Marla J Scholl

Manito ~ Marla Jean Scholl, 73, of Manito, passed away at 9:56 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Autumn Accolade in Green Valley.

Born July 28, 1945 in Morrison to Willis and Irene (Harderson) Greeley, she married the love of her life, Paul Scholl, on January 27, 2000 in Las Vegas. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, John Allen of Dixon and Ronald Henson of Sterling; one step-son, Mark Scholl of East Peoria and one granddaughter, Anna. She also leaves two beloved dogs, Gabby and La Costa. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Marla worked as the manager for Farm and Fleet in Clinton, Iowa for over 30 years.

She enjoyed the outdoors, especially her garden and flower beds. She also was an avid antique collector.

She was a member of St. John’s (Sand Prairie) Lutheran Church in rural Green Valley.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

“Take care of each other you are my most important possessions”-Marla Scholl

Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free

I’m following the path God laid for me,

I took his hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day.

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah yes, these things I too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times,

A loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief.

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now, He set me free.

-Author Unknown