Marie Terese McGlennen of Carbondale

Marie Terese McGlennen, 82, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born to John and Marie Kernahan on March 1, 1943, in Hackensack, N.J.

Marie is survived by her daughter, Susan Livingston of Carbondale; grandchildren Beatriz, Candy, Annaleigh and Jasper Stanwood; Opal, Camille, Ruby and Juniper Livingston; and sister Angela Kernaghan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Kernahan.

Marie was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was vibrant and lively even in old age. She loved traveling, reading, painting, and helping others. If you needed advice, Marie was the one to turn to. Marie also enjoyed cooking and the opera.

In her youth, Marie joined the Army. After that, she went on to college and graduated with a Master’s in English. She worked in the Los Angeles Court for 27 years, but her true passion was teaching, which she discovered through working as an ESL teacher later on. She retired to Carbondale in 2005, where she met new friends, and spent many beautiful times with her daughter and grandkids, teaching them to bake, clean, help with yardwork and make art.

Services for Marie will take place at noon on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Meredith Funeral Home with Rev. David Misher officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Cobden City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorials may be made to the family to help cover funeral expenses, and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Marie, visit meredithfh.com.