Ronald "Ron" C. Marine Obituary (1943

Ronald C. "Ron" Marine, 80 of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Ron's service will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 1pm at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, with Pastor Dennis Powers officiating. Following the service burial will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be held hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to go to the Disabled American Veterans of Bloomington. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. Ron was born in Bloomington on January 30, 1943 to Clarence and Mary Shanks Marine. He married Kay Frances Cowart on July 2, 1969 in Bloomington. She preceded him on May 30, 2018. Ron is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Joe) Kelly, Bloomington; four grandchildren, Joey Kelly V; Shelby, Raven and Hope Hardesty all of Bloomington; and his life partner, Pam Porzelius, Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Cindy Marine. Ron served in the US Navy and worked at Eureka Williams retiring after 40+ years. He was a member of the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and attended the Bloomington Bible Church.