Marsha Arlynn Cremeens

Marsha Arlynn Cremeens, age 78 of Normal, IL, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL from complications following surgery. Her graveside service will be at 10:30am on Friday May 8, 2026, at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Deacon Al Lundy will be officiating. Visitation will be 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Thursday May 7, 2026, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home 1115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL. The family suggests memorials be made to the local Humane Society.

Marsha was born on November 11, 1947 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Marshall and Mildred Cremeens. Marsha graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965 and graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s degree in Social Work. She worked as the director of the YWCA in several locations throughout her career, including in Bloomington, IL, Decatur, IL, Orange, CA and Chattanooga, TN.

Marsha was a cat lover and raised many fur “children” during her life, notably Amanda, Amelia and Baxter. Marsha was smart, witty, loving, kind and fiercely protective of those she loved. She had many friends, several she had been friends with for over 70 years! She participated in community theatre and enjoyed classic films, musicals and British comedy. She was passionate about politics and graciously supported animal rescue organizations and Catholic charities. Marsha’s faith was important to her and she was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington, IL. Marsha was a loyal, caring friend and an extraordinary aunt, sister and daughter.

Marsha is proceeded in death by her parents Marshall and Mildred Cremeens and her brother Mike Moffitt. She is survived by her brother James Cremeens, niece Katy Retherford and nephews Tim and Matt Moffitt and Marshall Cremeens, grandnieces Ashley Dorl, Mattie Moffitt (great grandnephew Cayson), Sophia Moffitt, and grandnephews Knox, Maxwell and Milo Retherford.

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