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Carla Valenti Obituary
Riverton, IL—Carla Jean Valenti, 62, of Riverton passed away at 11:05 am, Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Heritage Hospice. She was born May 30, 1956 in Springfield to Arthur and Elnor (Branham) Smith.
Survivors include one daughter, Courtney (Curt) Bee of Athens; one son, Zach (Kris) Valenti of Rochester; two grandchildren, Ava Bee and Emelia Valenti; four sisters, Cathy (Gary) Sagle, Janie (Todd) Rowden both of Mechanicsburg, Cheryl (Robin) Freeman of Ohio, and Karen (Dave) Tanner of Florida; one brother, Danny (Judy) Hicks of Chatham; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Carla worked customer service for Springfield Clinic and St. John's Hospital ER and attended West Side Christian Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed the outdoors and landscaping, but most of all, being a grandma.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield.
Funeral Service: 11 am, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield. Burial will follow at Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
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Melanie Patton McDaniel
April 17, 2019
Cathy, I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Catherine E.( Hermes) Canfield
April 16, 2019
SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILIES. SADDENED TO HEAR THE NEWS ABOUT CARLA. NANETTE KEPT ME INFORMED. MAY YOU SEEK COMFORT IN GOD'S LOVE.
peggy roderick
April 15, 2019
Janie, I am so sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers Peggy Roderick
Lori Dunn
April 15, 2019
Carla was always kind and positive about everything and everyone she encountered. I enjoyed working with her at the clinic. So sorry for your loss.
Dorothy Burris
April 15, 2019
Courtney and Zach, There are no words, I am so sorry, Prayers for all of You!
Nancy (Branham) Finn
April 15, 2019
Courtney, Zach and extended family, sorry for your loss. May god keep you in his loving arms.
Terri Creviston
April 15, 2019
Carla was always kind and positive about everything and everyone she encountered. I enjoyed working with her at the clinic. So sorry for your loss.
Julie Cowgill
April 15, 2019
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you rest in peace, Carla Jean and watch over all of your family. Ken and Julie Cowgill
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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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