Marvin Theobald

Profile Updated: August 11, 2021
Residing In: Bloomington, IL USA
Spouse/Partner: None
Occupation: Retired Mechanical Engineer
Children: Brent (1969)
Grandchildren: Raymond (1990), Ashley (1997)
Great-Grandchildren: Evelyn (2021)
Angela More…(1972)
Grandchildren: Sarah (2001), Ginger (2003)
Military Service: Army  
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Allied Inst of Tech in Chicago '64-'66. Army Sep '66-Sep '69 including a year in Vietnam (awarded Bronze Star). Career in Engineering '69-'06. Retired Nov 2006.

Married in Dec '68 and divorced in '90. Had a son in '69 and a daughter in '72. Now have 5 grand-children in Texas and New Hampshire.

Lived in Chicago suburbs 10 years after Army and then moved to Texas until 2007. Now at Heritage Lake near Mackinaw, IL and am enjoying the freedom of retirement and doing what I want when I want.

Have been in 47 states and have traveled to many countries (Japan, Thailand, Italy, Germany, France, England, Switzerland, Belize, Jamaica, Mexico, Canada, Vietnam, and others) enjoying the cultures, Scuba diving and sightseeing.

Plan to do a lot more traveling in the coming years.

Have designed and built 3 houses, a barn, a large 2 story garage not to mention dabbling in many hobbies including photography, stained glass projects, woodworking, gardening, and so much more.

Have put up with that crazy twin brother of mine all of these years (you know the one: Mel) and still managed to maintain some level of sanity (I think). We have had great fun over the years and still do.

School Story:

Remember the "Flicker Ball" field? During an intramural game in our Jr year Chuck Jenkins and I collided chasing the football resulting in his dad sewing 21 stitches into my upper lip. I always kidded that Chuck did it to drum up business for his dad (it really was an accident that Chuck probably has long ago forgotten).

At Oakland School in the 6th grade after school one day Anne Wylie jumped on my back and started beating on me. In my effort to defend myself I wrestled her to the ground trying to keep her from hitting me. I was taken to the Princpal's Office while she went home. The reason for her attack on me remained a total mystery to me until a phone conversation I had with her May 2009, 50 years later. I now know that it was for something I supposedly said about her that I think Mel actually said and she thought it was me. Anne brought it up and offered her sincerest applology after 50 years and I feel terrible that she seems to have carried the guilt of that with her for all of these years. For me it has been a great story to tell over the years and a long time mystery that is a treasured memory.

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Regarding an obituary for Allida, I just called Jim to offer my condolences and asked about an obituary. He said it was her wish to not have one. She just wanted to be thought of in the memories of those that knew her. She will certainly continue to be remembered.

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April 29, 1946—Jan. 29, 2023

 

BLOOMINGTON — Cheryl A. Welch, 76, of Bloomington, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Paul Welch, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage before his passing in June 2004.

Cheryl was born April 29, 1946, to R.C. and Dodie Wombacher of Peoria, IL. She was raised in Bloomington after the Wombacher family relocated their Anheuser-Busch beer distributing business, B & J Sales. Cheryl was a 1964 Bloomington High School graduate and went on to study education at Illinois State University, earning her bachelors degree in 1969. She began her career as a speech pathologist in Tazewell County before pursuing her interest in sales. She sold advertising for the Pantagraph, then took on a sales role at B & J Sales. In addition, she did some modeling for local businesses.

 

 

Cheryl’s most cherished job, however, was being a mother to her two children. She loved being involved in her kids’ school activities and sports. She was very creative, oftentimes crafting family Halloween costumes. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays, hosting get-togethers, and cooking. She was an amazing mother and will be greatly missed.

 

She is survived by her daughter, Carrie (Brandon) Welch of Normal; her son, Reed (Heather); and grandchildren: Olivia and Jack Welch of St. Louis; and her brother, Bobby Wombacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Welch; and parents, R.C. and Dodie Wombacher.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Beck Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Brain Foundation (www.americanbrainfoundation.org); or The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

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Stephen Walker Norton

Dec. 18, 1945 - March 14, 2022

BLOOMINGTON - Stephen Walker Norton, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Steve was born on December 18, 1945, in Bloomington, the son of Max and Mary Walker Norton.

Surviving are his son, Lane Norton; grandchildren: Nicholas Carter and Bree Desmond; and sisters: Susan (Mike) Manahan and Jane (Don Wilcox) Sumrall, all of Bloomington. He is also survived by nieces: Molly Armstrong and Jen McGinnis; and a nephew, Stephen Manahan.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Kate Hartrich.

Steve graduated from Bloomington High School and was active in sports, especially wrestling. He attended Illinois State University.

He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart among other honors.

Steve began his restaurant career at Barney's on South Main in Bloomington. He managed several local restaurants, including The Caboose in Bloomington and The Tabard Inn in Lexington, both of which he later owned for many years.

Steve was a loving son, brother, friend, uncle, father, and grandfather, whose grandchildren meant the world to him. He will be greatly missed.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, 423 N Kays Dr. Normal, IL 61761, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences and memories may be shared with his family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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Oct 25, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Terry R “Max” Maxwell, age 75 of Spring Green, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2021 at Agrace Hospice Care in Janesville. Terry was born on December 17,1945 in Bloomington, IL to Harold and Leota (Rheim) Maxwell. Max attended school in Bloomington, IL.

In high school Max excelled in track and field. After high school he earned a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Technology from Illinois State University. Max began his career teaching in Minooka, IL and later Bettendorf, IA. After teaching for seven years, Max finished his career at Cardinal Glass as a quality control manager. While at ISU, Max met some of his life-long best friends, the “Deadbirds”. The group consists of Dave and Cinda, Tom and Linda, Andy and Gail, and Will and Linda. After almost 55 years of friendship, they still remain close.

In 1969, Max began serving in the Army National Guard, it was during a National Guard summer camp where he met his future wife, Susie Olson. They were married on July 6, 1974. Max loved his sports and had a wide range of athletic interests. He loved to ski and enjoyed teaching his boys to ski as well. He loved watching Nascar, the Badgers, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Spring Green Dolphins, and especially River Valley athletics. He also enjoyed talking cars with his buddy Frank. More than anything Max loved watching his boys participate in any sport they chose and rarely missed an event. Recently Max loved cheering on his five grandkids in softball, baseball, wrestling, volleyball, swimming, and soccer.

Max is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Susan (Olson); his children, Chadd (Kasey) Maxwell and Brett (Shelly) Maxwell; grandchildren, Jacey, Kendall, Briggs, Kinley, and Cooper; his mother-in-law, Carol Olson; brothers, Daryl Dean (Barbara) and Craig Maxwell; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James Olson, Jean Ruppert, Julie (Dean) Huth and Sally (Timothy) Liegel; nieces and nephews, Mike Olson, Melissa Weigel, Ben Olson, Ben Maxwell, Kyle and Josh Ruppert; God-daughter, Arielle (Ben), Drew and Aubrey Huth, McKenzie, and Payton (Mikkayla) Liegel.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Dean Olson; sister-in-law, Michaelene Olson and aunts and uncles.

If you had a project you needed help with, Max was your go to guy!

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice Care for their kind and compassionate care.

To honor Max’s love for River Valley Athletics and his service to the River Valley Boosters and the Ted Lins Wall of Honor, in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the River Valley Stadium Fund or Agrace Hospice Care.

Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Sep 18, 2018 at 11:33 AM

I am very sad to learn that Betsy has passed. It was my good fortune to have been able to talk with Betsy by phone in August of 2009 in an attempt to encourage her to join us at the 45th class reunion. Her husband was seriously ill then and she was unable to come. At the time she was working at a prison, but, in what capacity I do not know. I remember what a nice conversation we had and being extremely impressed with her. When Betsy left the Decatur City Council I lost contact with her and failed in numerous attempts to locate her in the following years. Her accomplishments were very significant and her courage and determination to make this a better world are obvious. I regret having not been able to have more contact with this very special classmate. 

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Feb 03, 2018 at 7:33 PM

Pat has been a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. She was with Mel, Judy and I when my mom died. She was a treat to know and a dedicated singer having founded the choral group Contus Novus. She was the first female ISU police officer. She was a very private person but I feel priviledged to have been among the few who have been close to this friend that was too special for words to describe. RIP Pat!
 

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Marv, are we going to have any committee meetings?

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