Celina Sutton Obituary (1946

Celina Kay Sutton, 79, of Pontiac passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home. She was born May 21, 1946 in Albany, NY, the daughter of Elwood and Ethel Earing Sirois. She married Mark “Hillbilly” Sutton on June 12, 2008 in Fairbury. He survives. Also surviving are a son, Steve (Lacey M.) Tjarks; six grandchildren, Zachary, Caden, Jenna, Jayden, and Ava Tjarks and Shelby Johnson; and a great grandchild, Jett Tjarks. She is also survived by a sister, Kay Kersch. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Carter Tjarks, and four brothers, Don and Gilbert Sirois, and Wes and Bill Earing. Celina was a graduate of Dwight High School. She worked as mental health technician at the Fox Center for 38 years until her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairbury. Her greatest joy was her family, especially taking her grandchildren to the movies. She also enjoyed shopping and was known for keeping a clean house. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pontiac High School athletics.