C. Marline Kesler

Cornelia Marline Kesler, 83, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bridle Book Assisted Living and Memory Care, Mahomet, IL.

Marline was born July 12, 1939, to Ellis L. Sharpe and Myrtice Sims Sharpe in La Grange, GA. She married Palmer Kesler Sr. on October 13, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2003. She is also preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Barry Sharpe, Roger Sharpe and Albert Sharpe as well as a sister Teresa Griffey.

Marline is survived by her sons, Ralph (Linda) Lake Ozark, MO, Mike (Karen) Mahomet, Palmer Jr. Mahomet. Grandchild Tara Mackey, two great grandchildren Isabella and Michael Mackey, Mahomet, and partner of 17 years Walter Silver.

Marline worked for the Mahomet Post Office for 28 years as a rural carrier and was very active in the Rural Carriers Association. She loved her job and the many customers that she called good friends. After retirement, she worked part-time at Rasmussen Pools and Pages for All Ages.

She was a faithful member of the Mahomet United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School and served on various committees. She was active in the Mahomet Town and Country Womens Club and held the position of president in 1972. She loved helping her boys with Cub and Boy Scouts for several years, and supported her husbands business, Keslers Garage, for three decades.

She especially loved being with her family and spending time together. She was a very proud grandma of Tara and loved being with Izzy and Mikey, even traveling out of state several times to be with them. She also enjoyed getting together with her dear friends to play Bunko, go to Red Hat events and take trips to plays and musicals. She and Wally also enjoyed traveling to Florida in the Winter months and Indiana to the cabin during the summer and fall.

Marline had an unshakable Christian faith and was the kindest, sweetest, and most generous mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Mahomet United Methodist Church 1302 E South Mahomet Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 12 p.m. with Pastor Lori Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mahomet United Methodist Church, 1302 E South Mahomet Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853, or Cornbelt Fire Department.

Please join Marlines family in sharing memories and photos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Tuesday May 2, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mahomet United Methodist Church 1302 E South Mahomet Rd. Mahomet, IL 61853 Funeral Service Tuesday May 2, 2023 12:00 PM Mahomet United Methodist Church 1302 E South Mahomet Rd. Mahomet, IL 61853