Madelyne I. Gelsthorpe Obituary (1927 - 2021)

Madelyne I. Gelsthorpe age 94 of Bloomington IL passed away at 2:10 AM on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. Her private family graveside service will be 1:30 PM Thurssday May 13, 2021 at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Ken Burgard will be officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the Downs United Methodist Church, Downs, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Madelyne was born March 16, 1927 in McLean County, IL the daughter of Bradley and Mary Bailey Harvey. She married James J. Gelsthorpe on December 2, 1947 in Bloomington, IL. He passed away in 1989. Surviving are her 2 sons, Dave (Jody) Gelsthorpe, Monroe, GA, Randy (Janet) Gelsthorpe, Bloomington IL, 5 grandchildren, Kevin (Kate) Gelsthorpe, GA, Kyle (Amy) Gelsthorpe, GA, Jason Gelsthorpe, IL, Stacey Ragan, IL, Alex Gelsthorpe, IL, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Madelyne is preceded in death by her parents and 6 sisters and 1 brother. Madelyne retired from General Electric, Bloomington, IL after 30 years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, playing golf and bridge. Later in life she enjoyed bus trips with her friends. The family would like to thank the staff and friends at the Villas of Hollybrook for the care and compassion shown to Madelyne. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com