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Carolyn Gass-Hardimon Obituary
Carolyn D. Gass-Hardimon, 66, of Belleville, Ill., born Sept. 17, 1941, in Alton, Ill., died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her residence.
Carolyn was a retired home economics teacher for Belleville Township High School East for 39 years. She wrote a news column for the Belleville News Democrat called "Kids Cook." Carolyn managed a world wide recipe exchange at recipeladies.com. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Belleville, Ill., and was active in the Belleville Red Hat Society, the 4H Club and Turkey Hill Grange.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond M. Hardimon, whom she married on Aug. 10, 1968, and who died Nov. 5, 1999; her parents, Clyde and Margaret, nee Keen, Gass.
Surviving are her three sons, Joseph Hardimon of Belleville, Ill., John (Sarah McBride) Hardimon of Belleville, Ill., and Jacob (Autumn) Hardimon of Shiloh, Ill.; her daughter, Sarah Hardimon of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, JoAnn (Wendell) Jones of Franklin, Ill., and Susan (Ray) Flynn of Jacksonville, Ill.; a brother, John (Pam) Gass of Franklin, Ill.; six grandchildren, Haley, Michael and Mia Hardimon, Amelia Hardimon, Samantha and Matthew Brueggemann.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Township High School East Library Fund or to St. Teresa Catholic School. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home in Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at the funeral home with Fr. Von Deeke officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at West Grove Cemetery in Thayer, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Antonio
February 18, 2021
Mrs. Hardimon was my Home Economics teacher at Belleville East High school during the 1999-2000 school year. She was always a pleasure to be around and was a joy to have as an instructor. She's definitely missed.
CeCe Boecker
April 30, 2008
With heartfelt sympathy and kindest thoughts to you, in your time of sorrow. Carolyn will truly be missed by all, I so enjoyed getting her emails, the delicious recipes and wonderful ideas.
CeCe Boecker, The Glamorous Gals
Wezee Osborn
April 28, 2008
I will Dearly miss Carolyn, she made recipes fun and exciting again and she always made the time to send them out to all of us. God Bless you Dear Sister. My prayers for the Family and Friends left behind. Queen Wezee
carol weston
April 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you--countess carola-the heartland red zingers RHS
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Queen Jan McLean-Howley
April 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief & may your memories bring you comfort in the days & weeks ahead. Your mother was a blessing to many of us Red Hat Ladies with her wonderful recipes and party ideas! You don't meet many people in a whole lifetime who will take the time and care to do all that she did for others.
Prayers & blessings to her family.
The Fantabulous Royal Rubies Red Hat Chapter
April 25, 2008
With deepest sympathy
Rita Mathieson (aka Rita Royale)
April 23, 2008
Sincere condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. She will be missed by MANY of her Red Hat Sisters as well.
Sharon (Kelly) Middendorf
April 23, 2008
Sending my condolences to the family of Carolyn. Your loved one was a member of our graduating class of Franklin Class of 1959. Carolyn did attend our last class reunion 4 years ago, and was so glad to see her. My husband had your grandmother Gass's auction last year, & got to meet some of the family. May peace be with all of you.
Cheryl Grossnickle (Highness of Hilarity)
April 23, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Carolyn. She had a wonderful spirit, a true giver, and will be missed by many fellow hatters, worldwide.
Rhoda Friedman
April 23, 2008
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom Carolyn (Recipe Lady). You are part of many thoughts and hearts right now.
She will be missed by members of the Red Hat Society. I always looked forward to her recipe emails.
Dancing Queen Mum
Calleen FooFooKamroo Schraeder
April 23, 2008
I will miss the emails and all the recipes Carolyn sent each month. She was a very beloved Sister. Prayers and love are sent to Carolyn's family.
Marsha QueenRose RHS~QMB
April 23, 2008
Dear Hardimon Family,
You are in my heart and prayers at this most difficult time.
I am praying that the Lord will comfort you with His peace, surround you in His love,and encourage you with His presence.
Carolyn, known to her Red Hat Sister's as "Recipe Lady", was a respected member and beloved friend.
We will miss her, but her memories will live on in our hearts.
Char Mathes
April 22, 2008
We will all miss Carolyn I enjoyed hearing from her every month with all the wonderful recipes, She is know to me and my Group the Red Hot Tamales as Queen Carolyn of the Red Hat Society! We will forever remember her and the joy she has given us. Char Mathes
Nicole Berron
April 22, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Hardimon's passing. She was my favorite teacher at East. I remember when I was in her home-ec class and she would let me go to the old Kroger store to get supplies in her convertible Z24. She was a wonderful lady. Recently I contacted her via e-mail to get the homemade pizza receipe we made in class in 1991. She sent me a wonderful e-mail, not only sending me the receipe but remembering both me and my brother and had wonderful thoughts. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nicole Peters-Berron
gail korves
April 22, 2008
I am sooo sorry to hear the loss of my favorite teacher EVER! I always looked forward to my foods class with her to teach. Soo much she has taught me i use every day! To the family of this wonderful lady i pray for peace for your great loss. Iam soo sorry. gail krause korves
Norma Jean Havlin
April 21, 2008
Sorry to get Beverly's call and learn of your loss. Carolyn was a good friend in the Red Hats and I enjoyed getting and printing the recipes. We had planned a ride in the convertible this summer, but I am sure she is in a joy filled and happy place with no pain.
Stephanie Reichert-Arendell
April 21, 2008
Joe, John, Sarah, and Jake,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I have so many fond childhood memories. Your mom was such a saint putting up with all of our wiffleball games in the front yard, and of course all of our crazy antics. I remember her as such a kind, loving, patient person. Please know I am thinking of all you.
Laura Blakey
April 21, 2008
To the Hardimon family,
We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. Her presence will be missed at the shop. She was a great freind to all of us.
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Barb Morgan
April 21, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss, Ms. Hardimon was a fun teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Natalie Stinnett
April 21, 2008
Sarah, Jake, John and Joe,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. She was a extremely nice and caring person. I will always have very fond thoughts of her and your family from 'back in the high school days'.
Love always,
Natalie Stinnett
Karen Jackson
April 21, 2008
Dear Kids,
We are so very sorry to learn this morning about the loss of your Mom. I picture her today in heaven as beautiful as she was when I first met her in the late 1960's when she was our St. Clair County judge at our 4-H sewing competition held in the basement of the old Farm Bureau building. She was, I believe, in Green County Extension Service at the time as Home Economist. Your Mom made the most beautiful clothes before she got busy raising you four kids and working at school. Another wonderfu memory I have is of your Mom and Dad both as chaperones at 4-H Camp in West Frankfort before they were married. I remember it like it was yesterday. I can picture them in the lake playing with all the kids and later sitting on the dock kicking their feet in the water. All of us 4-H'ers knew they were in love! I so regret that I haven't seen Carolyn more recently and just sat down to reminisce these memories with her. Please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of you Mom. I also have such fond memories of the first time your Dad came to our farm as our new young Farm Advisor. My Father so respected your Dad.
Karen and Andy Jackson, Belleville
Karen Jackson
April 21, 2008
Dear Kids,
We are so very sorry to learn this morning about the loss of your Mom. I picture her today in heaven as beautiful as she was when I first met her in the late 1960's when she was our St. Clair County judge at our 4-H sewing competition held in the basement of the old Farm Bureau building. She was, I believe, in Green County Extension Service at the time as Home Economist. Your Mom made the most beautiful clothes before she got busy raising you four kids and working at school. Another wonderfu memory I have is of your Mom and Dad both as chaperones at 4-H Camp in West Frankfort before they were married. I remember it like it was yesterday. I can picture them in the lake playing with all the kids and later sitting on the dock kicking their feet in the water. All of us 4-H'ers knew they were in love! I so regret that I haven't seen Carolyn more recently and just sat down to reminisce these memories with her. Please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of you Mom. I also have such fond memories of the first time your Dad came to our farm as our new young Farm Advisor. My Father so respected your Dad.
Karen and Andy Jackson, Belleville
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