Carletta "Jean" Sutton
February 25, 1948 — March 10, 2017
Carletta 'Jean' Sutton, 69, passed away on March 10, 2017 at Salina Regional Hospital. She was born February 25, 1948, to Joseph and Darlene (Freeburg) Morse Jr. She married Gary A. Sutton on July 14, 1968. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2004. She is survived by her children: Karen Genisio and fiance Reggie 'Mel' Melvin of Galesburg, IL; Mary Hager of Manhattan; Jerry Sutton and fiancee Sheren Messenger Ogden,Tammy Sutton of Ogden; her brother, Rick Morse of San Andreas, CA; brother-in-law Jim Eickman, St. George and 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild on the way. She is preceded in death by her her parents, grandparents, sister Jolene Eickman, and her grandson, Kris Hansen, on April 1, 1998. Carletta worked at restaurants in Geneseo, IL, and at Motel 6 and Sykes in Manhattan. As a foster parent, she opened her heart and her home to 103 children. An Inurnment service, with Reggie 'Mel' Melvin officiating, will be held at St. George Cemetery at 11:00 AM on March 25. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9-10 AM at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz in Manhattan. For more information, to send an online condolence or gift, visit the funeral home website irvinparkview.com. Arrangements by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan
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