Marlene Louise Tuttle Obituary (1935 - 2019)

Marlene Louise Tuttle, 83, of Clinton, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 A.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at her residence. Her Funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 22, 2019, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, 106 North Main Street, Farmer City, Illinois, with Rev. Bryan Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Greenleaf Cemetery, Farmer City, Illinois. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 22, 2019, at the funeral home. Marlene was born on October 7, 1935, in Dana, Indiana, a daughter of Burley A. and Mabel M. Foltz Burnett, where she grew up. She married her sweetheart, Donald Tuttle on June 17, 1954, in Stockton, California. Marlene is survived by her husband of 65 years, Donald Tuttle of Clinton, Illinois; her sons, Tomey (Barbara) Tuttle of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and Steve (Tina) Tuttle of Clinton, Illinois; her daughter, Penny (Danny) Cox of Farmer City, Illinois; her eight grandchildren; her seven great-grandchildren; and her brother, James (Bonnie) Burnett of California. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, beloved sister-in-law, Jenny and cousin, Lyn. Marlene loved to play games, do puzzles, travel, and spend time with her family. She was also a master seamstress and made countless pieces for her loved ones.