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Groveda Marlene Stone
Date Of Birth:Nov. 17,1935
Date Of Death:Dec. 19, 2011
Service Date:1:30 p.m. Thursday
Dec. 22, 2011
Allen Funeral Home

 Groveda Marlene Stone, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Golden Living Center.  She was born on November 17, 1935 in Bloomington the daughter of William J. and Floreen (Sanders) Cannon.  A graduate of Bloomington High School, she retired from Indiana University with 44 years of service.  During her time at I.U. she worked for various departments including the Health and Physical Education and Recreation dept. (HPER), the School of Fine Arts, Research Computing and the Center for Aging and Aged.  She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church in Bloomington.

Marlene as she was affectionately called was an avid fan of I.U. football and basketball and no matter whom she met, everyone always enjoyed being with her and loved her.  She was truly a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

Her survivors include her husband of almost 53 years, Donald R. Stone, her sons, Charles Stone of Bloomington and Bret (wife Cristina) Stone of Indianapolis, her step-son, Jeffery Stone of Bloomington, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Myron Cannon, Zane Cannon and Herbert Cannon.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 in Bloomington with Rev. Mark Calvert-Rosenberger officiating.  Burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour preceding the services on Thursday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome. org.


  • From: Jana Trace
    Location:Bloomington

    Don, my thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know. With sympathy, Jana Beth


  • From: Bill Cannon
    Location:United States

    Aunt Marlene was one of the sweetest, kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I fondly remember the times we all gathered together for the holidays. She will be deeply missed. You are in our prayers. We love you all. Bill and Family.


  • From: Debbie  Terrell
    Location:Bloomington Indiana

    Marlene Stone was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. Her even temperment and great smile made you want to be around her. She has always been in my mind even when we had not seen each other for sometime. She and her family have left a lasting impression on the entire Terrell family. We love you all Debbie, Eric and Kimmy


  • From: Susan Eklund
    Location:Kerrville, TX

    Don, Charlie, and Bret: I am thinking of you in your loss. She was a great lady and I really enjoyed working with her all those years. I will be with you in spirit at her services but cannot be there in person since I now live in Texas. I have notified all the people who worked with her at the Center on Aging and Aged who no longer live in Bloomington. Sue


  • From: Iva  Hough
    Location:Spencer

    So sorry for your loss. I want to take this opportunity to tell you what an incredible son you have. He was my son's nurse after he had his transplant, one on one in SICU. I have never seen a nurse so dedicated to doing it RIGHT! And I know nurses, I am one. Barry remembered you from we were friends of the Aynes family. Unfortunatly we lost him after 9 months but we will never forget the care he got from Brett. You done good.


  • From: Terry Williams
    Location:Bloomington, IN

    Don, just wanted you to know how sorry we are for the passing of your wife. We were out of town the day of visitation and are sorry we missed seeing you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family


  • From: Lea Schmidt-Rogers
    Location:San Diego, CA

    Marlene was a lovely person. I recall her graciousness and pleasantness when as a young friend of Patricia Childs, we visited her. All the best, Lea Rogers