Carol J Manalo

Carol J. Manalo, 89, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at, Silvis Center, Silvis, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Erie Fire and Ambulance or Salvation Army. Carol was born January 13, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Florence (Sims) Macker. She married Dr. G. William Manalo on November 29, 1960 in Bristol, England. As a nurse, Carol first worked with her husband in surgery and in their practice in Erie until his death in 1993. Having health care in Erie was important to Carol and she was dedicated to providing health care to the people of Erie. She continued to work in the office until the age of 76 with Genesis Health Group. She was a member of Erie United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a parish nurse. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Carol and her husband enjoyed big game safari hunting in their earlier years. Though she never had children she cherished her dogs. Carol is survived by her sisters, Joyce Rizzo, Ames, IA, and Sandra Cusick, Oregon; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William, and sister, Joan Pierce. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com