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    Marileigh "Holly" Foster

    December 10, 1952 - December 7, 2021

    Marileigh “Holly” Foster, 68, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 10, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the daughter of Roger and Laverne (Jacobs) Faherty. Holly graduated from Indiana University, having obtained her master’s degree in Education. She taught special education students for 34 years at Dollens Elementary, in the North Lawrence School System. Holly volunteered and taught with PALS, a horse-riding therapy program. She loved all activities that involved horseback riding, 4H, and exercising; especially step-aerobics. Holly was a social butterfly who enjoyed having coffee or lunch with her friends. Her most treasured times were spent with her children, grandchildren, and her dog Scout. Holly is survived by her husband of 41 years, James “Jim” Foster; children, Michael (Katherine) Foster and Alicia (Kris) Gjemre; grandchildren, Morgan, Eloise, and Otto; nephews, Matt Mooney, and Mark Mooney; and nieces, Marni Meunier and Meghan Parys. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Maribeth Mooney. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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    Marileigh “Holly” Foster, 68, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 10, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the daughter of Roger and Laverne (Jacobs) Faherty. Holly graduated... View Obituary & Service Information

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