In Memory

Mary Selk

Mary Selk

Mary Ellen Selk

April 29, 1921  -  April 15, 2023

Mary Ellen Selk was born April 29, 1921, in Peoria, IL. She was the daughter of Edward A. Selk and Blanche Hall Selk. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death. Mary enjoyed a celebration of her 101st birthday in 2022 as a resident of Heritage Health where she passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, Illinois at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be designated to the Bloomington Second Presbyterian Church Adult Choir Program.

 

Miss Selk graduated from El Paso High School in 1939 and attended Illinois Wesleyan University. She received a bachelor’s degree (1944) and a master’s degree (1954) from Illinois State Normal University.

 

Mary taught K-12 vocal music in Yorkville and Woodstock before coming to Bloomington High School in 1949. She directed vocal music at BHS until 1967 when she became Director of Music Activities for District 87. In addition to the responsibilities of Director of Music Activities, she taught vocal music in elementary schools, and retired from the district in 1980.