Born: July 28, 1934 - Deceased: September 29, 2024
Carole Jane Connor (nee Stevens), 90 of Millstadt, Illinois born July 28, 1934 in Washington Park, Illinois and died peacefully at Garden Place in Waterloo, Illinois.
She was born to the late Carl Kenneth and Ivalene Stevens. Carole graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1952. Upon graduation she met and married the love of her life, Roy Glenn Connor in 1953. They lived in East St. Louis before relocating in 1960 to Belleville, IL.
Carole was a devoted mother and wife. After raising her 3 children she went to work outside of the home. She was the church secretary at Westview Baptist Church for several years and then was a bookkeeper at Belleville Special Education (BASED).
She loved her family fiercely and instilled strong values in her children. She most recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her loving family. She will be dearly missed and will remain forever in our hearts.
Carole was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Roy Glenn in 2004 and her loving son, Kevin in 2015. She also lost her dear brother, Kenny Stevens, her dear sister, Jean Schuchman and her husband Earl, her niece, Michelle Cornell Potts, and her dear sister in law and brother in law, lla and Bob McMillian.
Leaving to cherish her memory is her dear sister, Audrey Cornell of Scottsdale, AZ and her 2 remaining children: Kurt Connor of Millstadt, IL and Kelly (Kirk) Sonnenberg of Millstadt, IL.
She is also survived by her daughter in love, Linda Connor of Clermont, Florida, and 11 grandchildren: Kristin (Todd) Willis, Lance (Raye) Connor, Lindsay (Greg) Henson, Katie (Steven) Sparrow, Chris (Kristan) Sonnenberg, Casey (Nilisha) Sonnenberg, Logan (Jennifer) Connor, Carson (Lauren) Sonnenberg, Colin (Kelsey) Connor, Blake (Chantel) Connor, and Bailey Connor, 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She lived a long beautiful life full of much love, family and too many memories to count! Your light may have gone out but the love you gave will always shine on. Rest in peace, dear mother.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials on behalf of her late son, Kevin who lost the battle of ALS. (https://www.als.org/support/states/missouri).
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Chase officiating. Private Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Live Stream: Her service may be viewed starting at 10:50 a.m. through the Kurrus Website live stream link.
12 Comments
I loved this dear lady! She was a wonderful friend. We laughed, cried, and prayed together. I miss those blessed days.
Rest in piece my dear friend!!
Carol was one of the BEST
She was a most precious woman of God and loved by many. Prayers for her family 🙏
My prayers of love & comfort goes out for you to our Heavenly Father. Together we mourn as we miss our loved ones but we rejoice in the life our Savior has provided in His giving His life for us. “He who believes in me will live even though he dies. And he who believes in me will never die.”
Blessings and love to all your family,
Kyle Sandersfeld
While Carole was not really my aunt, she and Glenn, were more like an uncle and aunt than some of my real aunts and uncles. I remember going to their house and “Aunt” Carole making homemade fudge. I fondly remember our family reunions. She always made me feel special. There is a joyous celebration in Heaven as God and our Savior Jesus Christ welcomes home a good and faithful servant.
Kelly & Kurt & Families .. I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was one of the many neighborhood Mom’s that hold so dear
to my heart when we were growing up together. May God keep her soul safe along with your brother Kevin! Thinking of you All ♥️🕊️♥️
Kelly and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Know that she will be your beautiful Angel now watching over you all. My sympathies to you Kelly and your family.
I learned many lessons from Carole. I was assigned as her assistant at BASED. She was crazy busy but squeezed in time to teach me the ropes. Budgets, spreadsheets, accounts payables, billings… We would laugh and cry and tap danced together. She was kind and sweet and tried to teach me patience and to calm down my crazy side. Not everything stuck but I learned the job. I learned praying was for everyone. I’m sad for myself and your family but happy for you to be with your
Soulmate Glenn.
She was my second Mom as I spent about as much time at her home as mine in my teen and young adult years . She took to and excepted my wife Cherie when I introduced her . And we both loved this wonderful and loving woman . I’m sorry due to unfortunate reasons that we will not be there to celebrate her life . Cherie and I pray for peace and comfort . We love you Mom and the family too
Wishing you peace and strength as you are going through this sadness. Prayers for the family.
Kelly & Family,
I am so sorry that I had not heard that Ms. Carole had passed. She was one of the sweetest ladies with an infectious laugh & smile. Enjoyed the pictures you posted here. Great to see pictures of your dad as well. Pictures of old Westview brought back great memories also.
Melissa Melton Calhoun
We are so sorry for your loss. Carole was always so kind, sweet and a smile that was warm and inviting. She loved her family, such an amazing lady. Prayers for you all. Love Ken and Linda