Carol L. Erlinger, nee Eiskant, 82, of Freeburg, IL, born Wednesday, March 20, 1940, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Carol retired from Kurrus Funeral Home after working twenty five years as a secretary. She was a member of Bi-County CPW and Emmanuel Nazarene Church. Carol was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family meant everything to her. She especially enjoyed spending time with her girls and her grandchildren. Even more so when her great lil Blaiklee Grace was born. She would always greet us with a “hi sweetie”! She was a faithful Christian woman and she lived her life as such. She was the rock and the heart of our family. She will and is already greatly missed and loved every day by her family and all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Mother, Beulah nee Peck, Eiskant
- Brothers:
- Jim Eiskant
- LeRoy Eiskant
- Sister-in-infancy, Lois Jean Eiskant
- Brother-in-law, Calvin Fink
Surviving are her:
- Loving husband of 59 years, Joseph “Joe” L. Erlinger of Freeburg, IL
- Daughters:
- Michele “Shelly” (Jim) Beard of Kansas City, KS
- Lori (Mike) Schutzenhofer of Smithton, IL
- Sister, Joan Fink of FL
- Grandchildren:
- Katlyn (Conner) Pardieck of Dupo, IL
- Anthony “AJ” Beard of Kansas City, KS
- Hannah Schutzenhofer
- Adam Schutzenhofer
- Emma Schutzenhofer
- Great-granddaughter, Blaiklee Grace Pardieck
- Many dear nieces & nephews
- Dear friend Carolyn Vaughan
- Her special church family
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Nazarene Church or Angel Flight.
Visitation: Visitation from 3:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 10:00 – 11:00 am Friday, May 13, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 13, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Russ Brewer officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL.
8 Comments To "Carol L. Erlinger"
#1 Comment By Janie Bailey On May 10, 2022 @ 12:05 pm
Lori
My deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. Your great memories will always be In your heart.
#2 Comment By Linda Pardieck On May 10, 2022 @ 2:40 pm
Hugs from our family to yours.
#3 Comment By Todd and Tracey On May 10, 2022 @ 10:39 pm
We’re very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you guys.
#4 Comment By Cindy Pardieck On May 10, 2022 @ 4:34 pm
Lori and Katlyn and family. My deepest condolences to all.
#5 Comment By Joyce Diss On May 10, 2022 @ 6:29 pm
Memories will be your blessings Lori an all. Prayers for you in this your time of sorrow. Carol was a special person I was so glad to have been know the lady that was so special to you and your family.
#6 Comment By Kristy Marsh On May 10, 2022 @ 6:33 pm
Lori and Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Carol was a wonderful lady. Sending prayers and love.
Kristy and Wes.
#7 Comment By Janet Kenney On May 10, 2022 @ 6:44 pm
Joe, Lori, and Katie, our hearts go out to at this time. The earth grieves, but the heavens rejoice with the wonderful woman they have received. She will be missed by many. We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking about you all at this time.
#8 Comment By Vicki Talbot On May 11, 2022 @ 8:24 am
I am so sorry for your loss will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.