Mary Ellen Presson, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Highlight Healthcare of Morrison.
Mary was born March 2, 1956, in Clinton, IA, to Durward and Delores (Heath) Norem. She attended the Muscatine, IA, schools and also attended the John Amico School of Hair Design in Chicago, IL. She worked as a hair dresser in Kewanee, IL. Mary was a true artist at heart, and she loved doing crafts. She was passionate about playing Bingo.
Survivors include her children, Tony Norem of Neganee MI, Damian Bailey of Clinton, Richard McCall of Rock Island, IL , Derrick Bailey of Clinton, and Andraysia (Ruben) Castillo of Kewanee; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; three siblings, Dude (Kim) Norem of Clinton, Larry (Rita) Norem of Fulton, IL, and Gary Norem of Davenport, IA; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Danny Norem; sisters, Betty, Vickie, and Christine.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
There will be no Visitation or Service.
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