Cleta Amelia Marsh, age 92, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was born May 10, 1926 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of the late Myron Lee Nicolls and Gladys Eva nee Eacret Nicolls Marcott. Cleta's married life started in St Joseph, IL where she was a member of the St Joseph United Methodist Church. God and Country have always been very important to Cleta. She loved music and was an avid reader in her spare time. She served by singing in choirs, working with youth and helping with elections for many years. Cleta was an expert seamstress and industrious entrepreneur. She managed and provided training for fabric stores over the years and then transitioned to her own business ventures. Cleta opened Fabrics Unlimited in Oswego, where she taught many people, young and old, how to sew. In her retirement phase she started making furniture and quilts. Her quilting became another busy venture, making over 300 quilts and selling many at the Oswego Farmers Market. She was a beloved resident of Heritage Woods of Batavia in her last few years. She is survived by her children Pamela K. (Arthur) Martin of West Melbourne, FL, Dianna L. Marsh of Champaign, IL, Gregory H. (Kim) Marsh of Downers Grove, IL, Teresa L. (John) Richmond of Hinckley, IL, five grandchildren Dwayne "JR" Wilson, Mitchell Wilson, Angela Mitter, Michael Marsh, Kenneth Marsh, as well as eleven great-grandchildren Kyle Mitter, Kayla Mitter, Joseph Mitter, Jenna Mitter, Jacob Wilson,Lucas Wilson, Hannah Wilson Vincent Marsh, Sophia Marsh, Henry Wilson, June Wilson, Keian Marsh, a sister Judith (Dick) Hutson of Oregon and a sister-in-law Lucille Nicolls of NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Calvin Marsh, son Kevin James Marsh, five sisters and four brothers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at 2:30 PM at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Champaign, IL. Memorials may be sent to The Church of the Good Shepherd, 5 W. Washington Street, P.O. Box 695, Oswego, IL 60543. For information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com