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Carol C. ECK

1936 - 2014

Carol C. ECK obituary, 1936-2014, Springfield, IL

BORN

1936

DIED

2014

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Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center

900 S. Sixth St.

Springfield, Illinois

Carol ECK Obituary

Carol C. Eck

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Carol C. Eck, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center.

Carol was born March 9, 1936, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph Sherrock and Colleen Brancato. She married William "Bill" Eck on Feb. 23, 1957, in Springfield.

Carol was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She was a very proud and loving homemaker and mother. Carol also worked at Shop N Save for 10 years, where she enjoyed helping people. She also assisted her husband with his business as a bookkeeper. Carol was kind, caring, and had a good sense of humor. She enjoyed fishing and cookouts at the lake with family, loved animals, and had more than 100 rose bushes.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Eck of Springfield; her four children: Mary (husband, John) Sharp of Springfield, Tom (wife, Nancy) Eck of Springfield, Janice (husband, Greg) Stockus of Riverton, and Billy Eck of Springfield; two grandchildren, Brian Stockus of Springfield and Morgan (fiancé, Ryan Welch) Eck of St. Louis; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.

Private family ceremonies will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, Ill., 62702-1766.

The family of Carol C. Eck is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2014.
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Bill and family, We are sorry for your loss of Carol. You are in our prayers.

Harold and Eulene Eilts

December 2, 2014

I did Carols hair for many years.She was a joy!Everyone in my salon loved her. I really enjoyed talking to her at Shop and Save. Rest in Peace my friend.

Jerrie SOUTHWICK

November 29, 2014

Dear Eck Family, Carol was an amazing lady. I always looked forward to our chats at Shop N Sav. Being one of the kids from the neighborhood she always so thoughtful and kind fowards me. She could always make me laugh.She always asked about my parents. Carol may you rest in peace. You will be missed by many.

Mary (Sturgis) Kuhar

November 28, 2014

Carol and I were high school classmates. Dear Friend, rest peacefully.

Alma Jean (Erickson) Caywood

November 28, 2014

Billy and family so sorry for your loss, Carol was a wonderful lady, I always looked forward to seeing her during her time at Shop and Save. Will keep you all in my prayers

Valarie Reed

November 28, 2014

Tom and Billy I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so sweet and kind.

Katherine Johnson

November 27, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Doris Baines

November 27, 2014

So sorry for your loss Bill we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Alan and Mary Ann (Lasky) Blair

Alan and Mary Ann Blair

November 27, 2014

Tommy, So sorry to read of the passing of your mom. I only met her once but it was enough to know she was a kind and gentle person. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Jim Giacomini

November 26, 2014

Carol was such a wonderful person! My family loved her very much & she will be missed. Sincere condolences to everyone in Carol's family.

Kristy Hawkins

November 26, 2014

Janice - my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sorrowful time.

Carolyn Moore

November 26, 2014

Bill and family We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person.Carol was such a nice lady who never did say no, and she was a super neighbor, who surly will be missed.She is in a better place where there is no more pain,,,,God Bless,,,

Al & Barb Little

November 26, 2014

So many fond memories with Carol. Love you always, Tammy

November 26, 2014

Bill,sorry for your loss

Gary Guymon

November 26, 2014

I met Carol when she worked at Shop N Save, one of the nicest, sweetest, funniest people I've ever met. You will not be forgotten, Carol!

Pat Greenleaf

November 26, 2014

My Dad, Walt Bietsch and I would like to express our sympathy to Bill and his family. I was often with my Dad when he was at Bill's garage and remember how kind Carol always was.
Marcy Ashby

November 26, 2014

Bill & Family,

My condolences for your loss.

Craig Griffith

November 26, 2014

Rest in peace Carol
you will truly be missed and always in our thoughts.

Clarence/Tammy Croll

November 26, 2014

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