Charlotte L. "Charlie" Marston

Charlotte L. "Charlie" Marston, age 87, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois; passed away at the home of her son, Matthew in Decatur, IL after a long battle with Alzheimer's, on Friday, June 16, 2017 at noon. Charlotte was born on November 3, 1929 in Monmouth and is the daughter of Arthur and Elsie Kleinkopf Themanson. She was raised and educated in the Monmouth Public Schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1949. Charlotte met and married Vernon L. Marston Jr. on December 27, 1950. After Vernon's discharge from the army, they moved to California where they raised their family. She was an active and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was sealed to her family for time and eternity in a ceremony at the Los Angeles Temple on January 23, 1965. Charlotte was employed twelve years at Monmouth Nursing Home where she cared for the Elderly. She also was a clerk Guzardos card shop in Monmouth for 8 1/2 years. She was a devoted wife and mother who sacrificed many times for the benefit of her family and friends. She was affectionately known as "Charlie" to all and never said no to anyone in need. She is survived by three sons, Gary Lee (Pam) Marston of Oquawka, Illinois, Mark (Cheyanne) Marston of Springfield, Illinois, and Matthew (Jennifer) Marston in Decatur, Illinois. There are 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren surviving.

A graveside funeral service and interment will be at Monmouth Cemetery on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm. No visitation is being planned by her family. Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Illinois is in charge of the local arrangements. To leave a condolence or for more information please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.