MCCONNELL - Carol L. Barker, age 85, of McConnell, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on April 12, 1924 in McConnell, IL, to Milford W. and Elta May (Lestikow) Stamm. She married Clarence Barker on July 6, 1946 in Winslow, IL. They were married for 63 wonderful years. Carol was a member of the McConnell United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the McConnell Post 1225, the McConnell Stephenson County Home Extension, and the United Methodist Women's Group. She enjoyed visiting with her family, friends and playing cards.
Carol is survived by her husband, Clarence; 3 daughters, Connie Payette of Eagan, MN, Cheryl (Glenn) Rankin of Milford, OH, and Cynthia (Forrest) Miller of Troutdale, OR; 10 grandchildren, Andre (Rachel) and Daniel (Jennifer) Payette, Jeremy, Jonathan, Jared (Angela), Justin, and Amanda Rankin, Angela (Brian) Williams, Caitlyn and Hailey Miller; 4 great-grandchildren, Nolan, Payton, Olivia, and Madison; 3 sisters, Donna (Willard) Runte of Forreston, IL, Glenda Carter of Rockford, IL, and Theo (Larry) Harrenstein of Freeport, IL; 2 brothers, Laverne (Helen) Stamm of Shannon, IL, and Gary (Lorine) Stamm of Forreston, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gayle Babcock; and a granddaughter-in-law, Meredith Rankin.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the McConnell United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the McConnell United Methodist Church.
Officiating will be Ernie Stabenow. Burial will take place at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Carol is survived by her husband, Clarence; 3 daughters, Connie Payette of Eagan, MN, Cheryl (Glenn) Rankin of Milford, OH, and Cynthia (Forrest) Miller of Troutdale, OR; 10 grandchildren, Andre (Rachel) and Daniel (Jennifer) Payette, Jeremy, Jonathan, Jared (Angela), Justin, and Amanda Rankin, Angela (Brian) Williams, Caitlyn and Hailey Miller; 4 great-grandchildren, Nolan, Payton, Olivia, and Madison; 3 sisters, Donna (Willard) Runte of Forreston, IL, Glenda Carter of Rockford, IL, and Theo (Larry) Harrenstein of Freeport, IL; 2 brothers, Laverne (Helen) Stamm of Shannon, IL, and Gary (Lorine) Stamm of Forreston, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gayle Babcock; and a granddaughter-in-law, Meredith Rankin.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the McConnell United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the McConnell United Methodist Church.
Officiating will be Ernie Stabenow. Burial will take place at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.