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Carolyn F. Friedewald

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Carolyn F. Friedewald, nee Field, 89, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, June 19, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, IL.

Carolyn worked as a social worker for the State of Illinois and also worked as the Director for the Mental Health Association. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville and was extremely active in her church. She was also a Volunteer-in-Mission for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and a past president of the Belleville Junior Women’s Club and Civic League of Belleville and a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her:

Surviving are her:

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Private family interment at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL, Thursday afternoon, November 5th with Rev. Rob Dyer Officiating.

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16 Comments To "Carolyn F. Friedewald"

#1 Comment By Marilyn Linton On November 2, 2020 @ 12:47 pm

Carol’s daughters, son and family: I want to express my condolences. I was a good friend, along with many of the other Presbyterians. Sorry to hear of her death.

#2 Comment By June Cox On November 2, 2020 @ 12:47 pm

My heartfelt sympathy to each member of Carolyn’s family. Carolyn will be missed ! She was a gracious and caring lady.
loved by many .

#3 Comment By Sharon Scott On November 2, 2020 @ 1:58 pm

Carolyn was such a sweet lady!! I always enjoyed talking with her at church or a Presbyterian Women meeting. I will miss her sweet smile

#4 Comment By Marilyn Wiltsie On November 2, 2020 @ 2:23 pm

My sympthy to all of you and hope she finds some good bridge players waiting for her.

#5 Comment By Dan McDonnell On November 2, 2020 @ 3:45 pm

To Carolyn’s Family. My deepest heartfelt sympathies to all of you. She was such a gracious lady, and will be sorely missed by many, many people. You are all in my prayers.

#6 Comment By Rose DuVall On November 2, 2020 @ 10:38 pm

I loved Carolyn. She was a patient listener, had a compassionate heart and a great laugh! My sympathy to us all but especially to her family. She loved you each whole heartedly.

#7 Comment By Linda Gurr On November 3, 2020 @ 10:19 am

Carolyn was a wonderfully kind and caring lady. I know she will be missed by many. I’m thinking of all your family and keeping you I’m my prayers.

#8 Comment By Susan Niesen On November 3, 2020 @ 10:33 am

It has been some time since I saw Carolyn, but my memories of work with her on the Committee on Ministry and as a member of the presbytery staff remain vivid. She was always so very faithful, good-hearted, quick to laugh, trustworthy—all those things one values in a colleague. Even after retirement, she would greet me with warmth, and her encouragement of our shared responsibilities with the presbytery’s congregations never flagged. She certainly could be a force to be reckoned with when needed, but ultimately she was one of those people who make a mark simply by using their gifts joyfully, and by caring deeply about others. The world needs a lot more like her. Blessings to you Dee, and to all the family I have not met. I hope the memories will be strong and good, and that you will find comfort in knowing how so many of us held her in deepest regard. God be with you.

#9 Comment By Amy E Sharos On November 4, 2020 @ 8:48 am

My condolences to your family. I remember your mom as being sweet, funny and strong. May peace be with you.

Amy Bonhard Sharos

#10 Comment By Judy Pickett On November 5, 2020 @ 11:56 am

I have missed seeing her and the lunches we shared when working together. She was always so proud of her family and bringing me up to date on all the grandchildren.
Prayers for the family as you gather to celebrate her life and share memories and laughs. She was a wonderful friend.

#11 Comment By Jane Wilkin and family On November 5, 2020 @ 12:09 pm

Deepest sympathy.

#12 Comment By Kasey On November 5, 2020 @ 5:06 pm

Dee I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your Mom very much.

#13 Comment By Pamela Kramer On November 5, 2020 @ 7:02 pm

Your family is in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear of her death. She always smiled and spoke to me as she was coming and going past the desk headed for supper. She was a sweet lady. May she rest in peace.

#14 Comment By Vicki S. Brumitt On November 6, 2020 @ 5:44 pm

I worked for Friedewald Engineering Company on 1st Street in Belleville for many years. Dee Ann worked with me and I got to know the family very well. Carolyn was a wonderful person and her children were the most important part of her life – all grew up to be outstanding individuals. I am so happy that I got to know this wonderful family.

#15 Comment By Dee Ann McCarty On November 9, 2020 @ 1:23 am

My dear Vicki, it is so good to hear from you.
Mom had a wonderful, happy, loving life, especially with all her kids, especially her great grandchildren.
It’s funny, at her life celebration my oldest granddaughter and I got talking about typing and the importance of accuracy and speed.
I see by your name you have married. So happy to see. Do keep in contact.

#16 Comment By Diane Wiegman On November 9, 2020 @ 3:15 pm

Dee, Kay, Jim and Jan – I just read the Belleville obits. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was like a second mother to me. She always listened to me and gave me great advice. She will be missed! Diane (the babysitter)