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Carl Elshoff Obituary
Carl R. Elshoff
SPRINGFIELD - Carl R. Elshoff, 79 of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on Friday, December 24, 2010 at 2:15 p.m. He was born on January 23, 1931 in Springfield to Vincent E. and Cecilia (Fischer) Elshoff. Carl married Margaret Simon on August 28, 1954 in McHenry, IL. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Antoinette Elshoff at birth, parents, step-mother Mary Hogan Elshoff and 2 brothers; Vincent and Richard Elshoff.
A resident of Springfield for the majority of his life, Carl met his one and only true love of 56 years, Margaret, whom he called "Maggie" while working in McHenry, IL. They married and began their family and lived there for 10 years then returned to Springfield. Carl graduated from Cathedral Boys High School in 1950 with high honors and was valedictorian. He received a four-year scholarship at the University of Illinois and was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity, Upsilon Chapter '54. Mr. Elshoff worked in insurance sales and management for 40 years, he locally owned his own insurance company and worked with Sam's Wholesale Club as the director of business development and outside marketing. Carl and his Father Vincent were founding members of Little Flower Church where Mass was conducted in a quonset hut until the new church was constructed. In fact, Carl felt honored and excited when he had learned from Fr. O'Connor that he was the first person to see the plans for the new church. Carl served side by side with his Father as an usher; he was a lector for 40 years, was a member of the Men's Club, and served as chairman of the annual pancake and sausage breakfast for one year. He was a former member of the TRN club.
Surviving are his wife; Margaret "Maggie" of Springfield, 2 daughters; Karen Gall of Springfield (former son-in-law of 27 years, Wayne Gall) and Debbie (Loren) Payne of Apache Junction, Arizona, a son; Tony Elshoff of Springfield, 7 grandchildren; Lyndsey, Liz (fiancé Abe Christofilakos), and Joe Gall, Mason Payne, Kate, Tom and, Rachel Elshoff; one great-grandson; Tim Gall and several nieces, nephews and cousins and his best buddy, a little yorkie, Mollie.
Visitation: 4 – 7 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Staab Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Church of the Little Flower with Reverend Carl Klemme officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Senior Service Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Elshoff
Shirley Smith
January 3, 2011
Marge & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your memories and knowing others are praying for you. May God bless you all.
kevin londrigan
January 2, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Connie Bringle
January 1, 2011
Marge,Debbie,Karen and Tony
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Connie Bringle
January 1, 2011
Marge,Debbie,Karen and Tony,
I'm very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies go out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 1, 2011
Marge,Karen, Debbie and Tony,
Am in Arizona for winter and just heard of Carl's passing. He was a wonderful boss and friend. Shirley Bloodworth
Becky Ward & Janna Denning
December 29, 2010
Marge, Karen,Debbie and Tony,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Carl. He was a wonderful person and good friend. May God be close to you all in this time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 29, 2010
Many of us would like to thank Carl for being the "Rock" in the tempermental world of insurance marketing, and thank Maggie for loning him to us. Dean Ray
Gail Bergschneider
December 29, 2010
Marge and Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time
Gail Bergschneider
December 29, 2010
Marge and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant your family peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
Jordan Homer
December 29, 2010
My sincerest condolences to your family. Carl was a wonderful gentleman and his love will never leave you.
Rosemary Nash
December 29, 2010
Marge & Family
Cherish the wonderful memories of Carl's joy, laughter, happiness, vibrant lively spirit and his love for you all. Memories keep him in your hearts and God will grant you peace.
My Prayers & Thoughts are with you.
Susan (Jones) Felts
December 29, 2010
Tony - I am so sorry to read about your Dad. I remember him so well when you and I were in grade school at LFS. You are in my prayers.
Rosemary Nash
December 29, 2010
Marge & Family,
Cherish the wonderful memories of Carl's joy, laughter, happiness, vibrant lively spirit and his love for you all. Memories keep him in your hearts and God will grant you peace, as you keep your mind on HIM.
My Prayers and Thought are with you and your family.
Mary Stewart (Sanders)
December 29, 2010
To the Elshoff family: May your days be filled with fond memories and my prayers are with you--I have many good memories of your family growing up near Little Flower...
Christine Buedel Favara
December 28, 2010
To the beautiful family of Carl Elshoff, always remember that he will be watching over you and will be with you in your hearts forever. This comes with so much love and support and prayers from your family. Evelyne Elshoff Buedel is my Grandmother and she is here with me in Florida for a visit and she sends her love and prayers to you and your family in your hour of need and we are with you in spirit always remember family is forever.
Sandie Caplinger
December 28, 2010
Maggie, Karen, Debbie & Tony,
So very sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Carl was always such an honest and compassionate man who I respected so much. He was always so proud of his family and they were the center of his world. I have wonderful memories of working with Carl. My heart goes out to all of you, as I understand your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and help you through these trying times.
Ronda Duknoski Scheerer
December 28, 2010
My condolences to Marge, Karen, Debbie, and Tony. I have many fond memories of growing up next to you on Ivanhoe, and Carl was a sweet, caring man. I know he will be greatly missed.
Jeannie Sheppard
December 28, 2010
Margie, I am so sorry to hear about Carl, You are in my prayers.
Cathy Rickey-Levasseur
December 28, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I worked with Carl at Sams many years ago. He always made a great Santa.
Rich and David Elshoff
December 28, 2010
To our dearest Aunt Marge and cousins Tony, Debbie and Karen, and your families,
Your husband, father, grandfather, was always our dear uncle, kind and full of life, dad's little brother who was ready to share our best times but ready to be a good listener when we needed. He was always ready to share a good handshake and a hug at the same time. We will always remember him and never forget you in our prayers.
Loving Nephews, Richard and David and Niece, Marilyn
Susan Verardi
December 28, 2010
Tony, my sympathies to you and your family.
Laura Bice-Szabo
December 28, 2010
Marge:
I was so sorry to read of Carl's passing. My first thought was, you guys were such a great couple and so in tune with each other. My memories are of you and our days at Franklin Life. It was obvious to all that worked with you that Carl was your soulmate. I can not begin to fathom your loss. I hope it helps some to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rita & Russ Friedewald
December 28, 2010
Please know our prayers are with you all. I so much enjoyed knowing Carl. God's peace be with you.
karen Patterson
December 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Fair
December 28, 2010
Marge, Karen, Debbie, Tony and kids-We are so sorry to hear of your loss during the holiday season. I have many memories growing up as well as an adult! I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is with God now and helping in watching over us. The Elshoff family is in our prayers.
Sarah Fair, Casey and Jeff Turner
JOHN & JUDITH STAAB
December 28, 2010
Margaret and Family: Sorry to read about the passing of Carl, he was a good man and I know he is with the Lord. We will remember him in our prayers.
Kathy Noble Lanier
December 28, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Marty Scanlan
December 28, 2010
Marge, Karen, Debbie, and Tony. I'm sorry for your loss. He was a heck of a guy. Lots of fond memories. My condolences.
Trish Duknoski
December 28, 2010
Marge, Karen, Debbie and Tony. My deepest sympathies. You are all in my prayers. Trish Duknoski
John & Frankie Brooks
December 28, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marilyn Johnson
December 28, 2010
Dearest Aunt and Cousins,
Our near and far family gatherings were always full of what a wonderful life of memories we shared and this year they have added laughter amidst sadness. Your loss is a heavy one. The heavens have another father and godfather to energize the angels just as they humored us with their stories most recently in February. The twinkle in his eye will watch and guide over us. Those will never be just ordinary stars in the heavens any more. We send our love and continuous thoughts and prayers,
Marilyn, Ron and Aaron
Tony and Donna Reichart
December 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joellen Londrigan-Jordan
December 28, 2010
Mrs. Elshoff, Karen, Debbie and Tony,
So sorry to hear the news. My prayers are with you. May your memories help you through your grief. God bless you all and take care.
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