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N. Caudill Obituary
BARTONVILLE - N. Arlene Caudill, 86, of Bartonville passed away at 3:58 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018, at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL.
She was born on December 22, 1931, in Chicago to George and Norma (Gehrig) Gabelhausen. She married Rollie Caudill Jr. on May 17, 1947, in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Dick Caudill; two brothers, Richard and Jack Gabelhausen; and two sisters, Lois and Davee.
Surviving are three children, Curt (Patty) Caudill of Mapleton, Cindi (Jerry) Stafford of Bartonville and Michele Caudill of Biloxi, MS; daughter-in-law, Susie Caudill of Sparks, NV; nine grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Newman, Craig (Chrissy) Stafford, Nikki (Troy) Holmes, Carrie (Dave) Stafford-Ruttum, Chris (Shawna) Benson, Andy (Tracy) Benson, Jacob (Mandy) Caudill, Joe (fiancé, Carli) Caudill and Jessi Caudill; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, William (Marjean) Gabelhausen; and one sister, Sharon (Jess) Burns.
Arlene worked as a bookkeeper for Caudill Trucking and also for OSF St. Francis Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Methodist and the Pere Marquette Hotel. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church for 62 years and was currently a member of St. Michael's All Angels Episcopal Church in Peoria.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018, at St. John's Cemetery in Bartonville, IL. Father Waylon Lawrence will officiate.
Memorials can be made to Alpha Park Library or St. Michael's All Angels Episcopal Church.
To make online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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Jennifer & Phil Quine
January 29, 2018
Sorry for your loss. We live across the street from Arlene. We enjoyed her smiles and stories at the mailbox, and her love for Pepper. Thoughts and prayer with you and your family.
Sharon & Bob Bremer & Jaramillo
January 27, 2018
Sending our sincere thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
January 21, 2018
Mick, your mother was a lovely lady. Always so very kind. Love to you and your boys. Jo Paschon
January 20, 2018
My deepest condolences for your loved one. Please read 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 there is where you can receive comfort from God.
January 19, 2018
Curt we were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. Doug and Penny Simper
deb woosley hezlep
January 19, 2018
What a wonderful lady she was!!! Prayers, love and hugs to all her family! Uncle Jr is happy to have her by his side again!!
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