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Carol Hertzner Obituary
Born: January 2, 1945 in DeKalb, IL
Died: July 26, 2024 in DeKalb, IL
Carol (Wales) Hertzner, 79 of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2024.
Carol was born January 2, 1945 in DeKalb, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene and Alice (Read) Wales.
Carol graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1963, where she met the love of her life, Pat. Carol spent most of her adult life working for NIU in the Electrical Engineering and the Technology departments. She loved All My Children, reading thrillers, singing karaoke and her visits to Oak Island, North Carolina.
Carol is survived by her children, Donna Hertzner (Alex Dockery), William Hertzner, and Bradley Hertzner, four grandchildren, Alexander (Dani), Natasha (Brett), Loren, KaLee (Malcolm) and three great-granddaughters, Niellie, Av'a and Lo'Mauri, and countless Wales nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her beloved, Pat, her parents, her brother Bill, sister Dorothy and one great-grandson, Lo'Mauri Rhys.
A special thanks goes out to Unity Hospice for the care that they gave to Carol and Pat.
We are looking at a celebration of life on September 7th. More details to follow.
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Paula
October 30, 2024
You will be missed!
Love Paula XOXO
Susan Burton Sharkey
August 4, 2024
Donna, Bill and Brad, you have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother and Dad. Prayers and hugs for you all.
Michael Kuropas
August 1, 2024
Bill, Donna, and Brad,
Our deepest condolences to you and your and all of your family. I will always remember "mom" and the time I spent at your house. You all are in our prayers.
Lou Hill
July 31, 2024
Our HS days & 63 lunchs
Douuglas Black
July 31, 2024
William and KaLee, So sorry to read about your mother. My condolences to you both. Remember all yhe great times.
Gail Loes
July 30, 2024
I enjoyed getting to know Carol when she worked at the Farm Bureau building. Although she was in a different department, we would have breaks and lunch together. She was lots of fun. My condolences to her family.
Trish Sellers
July 29, 2024
My sincere condolences to Carol's family. I have the most wonderful memories of her. I accompanied her on a visit to Oak Island and we had such fun. We worked together for over 25 years and even after we both retired we would talk often by phone or chat. I have missed that for the last few years. She was a great friend and coworker.
Vonei White
July 26, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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