Carroll Louis Ernst

Carroll Louis Ernst obituary

Carroll Louis Ernst

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Carroll Ernst Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pagel Funeral Home - Edgewood on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Carroll Louis Ernst, age 81, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home.

Graveside service with military rites will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Farina Cemetery in Farina, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edgewood American Legion Post 1168 or the donor's choice.

Carroll was born on August 9, 1943 in Fayette County, Illinois, the son of Herbert Ernst and Martha Schneider. He worked as a farmer for many years. Carroll enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He served his country in the United States Army and then transferred to the United States Army Reserve. He was an active member of the Edgewood American Legion Post 1168 for many years.

Carroll is survived by his son, Larry Dean Ernst. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Elene Marlow and daughter, Terri Lynn Hall.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pagel Funeral Home -Edgewood, IL

701 Broad St., Edgewood, IL 62426

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Farina Cemetery

Farina, Farina, IL 62880

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Pagel Funeral Home - Edgewood