Faith Ann Carpenter

Faith Ann Carpenter obituary, BUSHNELL, IL

Faith Ann Carpenter

Faith Carpenter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MARTIN-HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Faith Ann Carpenter, 45, of Bushnell, Illinois passed away at 11:25 pm on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the McDonough District Hospital. She was born April 25, 1978 in Rushville, IL to Gary and Alta (Stevenson) Gehring. She married Dennis Eugene Carpenter in Bushnell, IL in April of 2003.
She is survived by her husband Dennis, her mother Alta Gehring of Macomb, IL; two children Douglas and Carroll Carpenter of Bushnell, IL; and sister Rachel (Charles) Swift of Prairie City, IL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Gehring and sister, in Jennifer Gehring.
Faith could always be found doing what she loved, Working, thats right Faith loved working and enjoyed her time at the Bushnell Market. Her other favorite thing was getting a treat with her children at the Dairy Den or watching them play sports. She enjoyed all types of music and always had a friendly smile.
Cremation Rites have been accorded by Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday May 4, 2023 at Checkrow Community Church, where visitation will be held one hour prior. Pastor Brett Fisher will officiate. Burial will be in the Bushnell Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Faith Carpenter. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.martinhollisfh.com
Visitation
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Checkrow Community Church
3587 E. Checkrow Rd.
Avon,IL
61415
Celebration of Life
Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00 AM
Checkrow Community Church
3587 E. Checkrow Rd.
Avon,IL
61415 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Faith, please visit our Tree Store.

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