Carole Bert Obituary
CAROLE A. BERT, 72, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:47 pm, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her residence.
She was born to the late Richard and Ruth (nee Kendrick) Bendorf on June 22, 1952 in Red Bud, Illinois.
Carole married Lenny Bert on May 25, 1996; he survives.
She worked in eye care all of her life, starting with Dr. Springer and retiring from Chester Eye Care.
Carole was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Chester. She enjoyed reading, tending to her plants and bird watching. Carole was truly a public servant and loved to help others in any way that she could.
Survivors:
Husband:
Lenny Bert Chester, IL
2 Siblings:
Bill Bendorf Chester, IL
Deb (Bill) Gerler Ava, IL
2 Sisters-in-law:
Gerri (Charles) Keeble Perryville, MO
Mary (Prentiss) Wilson Percy, IL
14 Nieces and Nephews:
Shannon Fisher, Sean Head, Brianna McMaster (Brett), Matt Gerler, Leah Durham, Christine Gerler, Marc Quillman (Kelli Koeneman), Michelle Overbeck, Jeremy (Kate) Keeble, Chris (Nicki) Wingerter, Marcus Wingerter, Dustin (Jenna) Bert, Ashley (Alan) McGuffee and Travis Kisro
Many Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Son – Jeff Bendorf, 3 Brothers-in-law – Mike Wingerter, Armon Bert and Norbert Bert and 1 Sister-in-law – Sandra Kisro
It was Carole’s wish to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 22, 2025, time and location to be determined.
Memorials may be made in Carole’s honor to Chester Public Library and are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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