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Carol Ann Baugher
ATHENS - Carol Ann Baugher, 77, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at her home.
Carol is survived by two sons, David Baugher, of Athens, and Michael (Joseph Lexa) Baugher of Palm Desert, Calif.; and a daughter, Libby Baugher, of Morton; one grandson, Matteo Lexa; three brothers, James Wasilewski, Larry (Delores) Wasilewski, and John (Joan) Wasilewski; two sisters, Phyllis (Frank) Kneedler and Mary Joyce Wells.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2012; parents, Stanley and Mary Wasilewski; brother, Tommy Wasilewski; and sister, Winnie Tobias Downey.
She was born October 7, 1935, in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Brackhan) Wasilewski.
Carol married George on November 10, 1956. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service before marrying her husband, George.
She graduated from Athens High School in 1953.
Carol enjoyed gardening and hummingbirds and spending time with her grandson, Matteo. She was an avid Illini basketball fan, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs fan. Carol also was a fan of the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics. She also enjoyed drinking coffee with the "Coffee Clutch Club".
Carol took her first airplane trip this past May to visit her grandson, where she saw the ocean for the first time.
Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013. Funeral services will be held at the Athens Christian Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Rev. Shane Baker will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials can be made to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America or the St. Judes Children's Hospital.
On-line condolences can be sent at www.mottandhenning.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Holly and Lefty
September 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bobbie Borski
September 25, 2013
To all the family and friends of this amazing woman,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.Loved seeing Carol when I worked at DG she always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by many.
phyllis and allan Beemer
September 25, 2013
Libby our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janis Edwards
September 24, 2013
Mike, my heart goes out to you and your family in the passing of Carol.It is a very difficult time but always remember the good times you had with her. She is in a blessed place. God bless you all in this time of grief and remembrance.
Charlotte Wohler
September 24, 2013
Michael,
So sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. Wishing you comfort and peace at this time. Sorry we couldn't make the services. Thinking of you!
Charlotte & Lawrence Wohler
Charlene Wasilewski
September 23, 2013
To the family and all my wonderful cousins...my heart goes out to you.I have many fond memories of our visits to Uncle Footsie's house when I was a young girl.Carol Ann was a wonderful person.God bless and comfort you.
Susan Robinson
September 23, 2013
Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin VanMeter Burris
September 23, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss - but this is truly Heaven's Gain - a beauitful guardian angel to look after you forever and always. Hugs and Prayers to you all.
Cyndi Young-Puyear
September 23, 2013
Our sympathies and prayers to the family.
ron schwabe
September 22, 2013
Dave, Libby, and Mike,
Sorry to hear about your mom, thoughts and prayers with you at this time. had the good fortune to know your folks for many years, great people, now gone, but never forgotten.
rs...
Delmar & Judi Harlan
September 22, 2013
Truly a wonderful sweet lady. Our sincere sympathy.
September 22, 2013
Michael, Libby and Dave -- Thinking of you...
the Paonis
(Melissa & Mike)
Wasilewski clan @ John's 80th Birthday
Julie Weher
September 22, 2013
Linda Oller
September 22, 2013
I will always remember our good times at The Coffee Clutch .The family is in my prayers.God Bless! All my love
John and Iris Pooler
September 22, 2013
Praying for you and your family, Michael. May she rest in peace.
Michele (Parkhurst) Maaks
September 22, 2013
Libby, Mike & Dave,
You are in my thoughts & prayers. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Also know that the angels are watching over you during this very difficult time. Lots of Love.
Linda Oller
September 22, 2013
I will always remember our good times at the coffee clutch. The family is remembered in my prayers. Love
Bob Rimac
September 22, 2013
Michael, your mother will live forever in your memories. Peace and love to you and your family.
Donna Kinzie
September 22, 2013
May peace and comfort embrace each of you!
Laura Watson
September 22, 2013
My prayers are with you all.
Donna Faber
September 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. I never met Libby but I know she had to be a wonderful person as she raised a great son Michael whom I have met.
Glen, Melissa & Kyleigh Baum
September 22, 2013
Keeping all of you in our prayers.
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