Marc Allen Feaster Obituary (1956 - 2014)

Marc Allen Feaster, 57, of Bloomington, died Friday, May 15, 2014 at his home. Reading, particularly history, served Marc well in his career as a librarian at University High School in Normal, IL. He loved the liveliness of campus activities and participating in Civil War re-enactments in his free-time.Prior to joining the ranks of University High School, Marc served in the U.S. Army. He served in the 82nd Army Airborne. Staff Sergeant Marc Feaster was honorably discharged. Upon the end of his service, Marc earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. He later earned his masters degree in library science also from ISU.Marc was always quick to share a joke with a friend; he often displayed an endearing quirkiness. His light-hearted nature is what will be remembered by his loved ones.Visitation is scheduled 10 a.m. on June 7th at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1920 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m., with Father David Halt officiating. Following the service, a military salute by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard on the church grounds will conclude our remembrance of Marc. Lunch will be served in the Parish Hall following the military salute. He will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, at a later date. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home assisted the family with cremation arrangements.Marc Allen Feaster was born to Virgil "Vic" Maurice Feaster and Phyllis Jean (Lutes) Feaster on September 11, 1956 in Plymouth, Indiana (both deceased). Marc is survived by his wife Penny Parker; his three brothers Kurt (Rebecca), Karl and Morris (Renato); niece Kristina (Kyle) Sipma; niece Johanna (Ross) Sailor; Jillian (Eric) Depue; great nieces Kelsie and Kaylie Sipma; great nieces Brinnly and Macy Depue; and great nephew Toby Sailor; Father-in-law John (Cathy) Parker; Sister-in-law Julie (Keith) Smith; nephew Elijah Smith; Sister-in-law Cindy (Randy) Arbuckle; niece Katelyn Arbuckle.In lieu of flowers, please honor Marcs life by sending memorials to Chestnut Health Systems, 1003 Martin Luther King Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701.