Marlene Weller

Marlene M. Weller, 70, died at her home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, following a 29 year battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gary L. Weller; her parents, Hubert and Helen Presley; a son, Andy; two sisters, Louise Farley and Darlene Denniston; as well as a brother, Robert “Bob” Presley.

For nearly 30 years, she served as a waitress at Castelli’s Moonlight in Alton, Illinois.

Marlene is survived by her life partner of nearly 50 years, Larry Spears; two daughters and a son in-law, Shelley (John) Pyrtle and Roxie McKennon; two sisters, Evelyn (Gary) Rush, Lorie (Kevin) Woolsey; as well as a brother, “Jiggs” (Judy) Presley. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Halie) Pyrtle, Christian McKennon and Kelsey Pyrtle; three great grandchildren, who were the joy of her life, Clara Elise, Harvey Locklyn and Chloe Hazel McKennon; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until time of funeral services at 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be given to the family, in care of Roxie McKennon, for the benefit of her three great grandchildren.

Memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordfunerals.com.

Obit Provided By:
Crawford Funeral Home