Gretchen Archbold

Gretchen M. (Shadburn) Archbold, 95, of Savoy, formerly of Macomb passed peacefully on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

Gretchen was born to Eston Hanby and Rose (Boyert) Shadburn on April 17, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio. She married Norbert (Arch) Archbold Jan. 27, 1951.

She is survived by her sister, Sybil Shadburn Hogya, of Painesville, Ohio; daughter, Dorlene Archbold (Oliver/OJ) Clark of Champaign; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Archbold Deiner of Surprise, Ariz., and Patricia (Pat) Miller Shadburn of San Diego; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; cousins; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 72 years; son, Ross (Jana) Archbold; brothers, Theodore (Ted) Shadburn and Dale Shadburn; and sister, Virginia (Ginger) Shadburn Kondik.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family ceremony will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice.