Carol J. Fitchie, 60, of Elgin died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Elgin on April 13, 1948, she was the daughter of Edwin and Wilda (Whalen) Heath.
She was a lifelong resident of Elgin. She worked for the Candy Cane Restaurant in Elgin, Gromer’s Supermarket, and Dr. Daniel Sula, DDS. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a wonderful friend to everyone she met.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents, maternal grandparents, Robert and Lelah Whalen; and great-nieces, Meghan Pfortmiller and Kaylee Barnwell.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Michael) Krueger; grandchildren, Breanna and Zachary Krueger; sister, Marcia (Larry) Barnwell; nieces, Jodi (Jim) Collins and Lynette (Michael) Dildine; and many great-nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2009 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM at O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, Pastor John Nelson of Hosanna Lutheran Church, presiding. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin.
1. gayle bolliger bridger:
march 24th, 2009 at: 10:15 pm
i was a friend of carol’s all through jr. high and high school. she was a very sweet person and a good friend. we lost touch after high school but my dad would often see her when he went to the candy cane restaurant for lunch. i send my sincerest sympathy to her family.
sincerely,
gayle bridger
2. tammy kayse (willoughby):
march 24th, 2009 at: 11:18 pm
chris,
i am so sorry to hear about your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers!
tammy
3. robert wahl:
march 25th, 2009 at: 2:37 am
our thoughts and prayers are with carol’s family. i remember carol as being a very good person and very friendly to everyone she met. she will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know her.
4. nicole c:
march 25th, 2009 at: 8:49 pm
chris,
you and your family are in my heart and my thoughts. your mother was a wonderful woman. i always had a nice time when we would get together for our little chats. she will be missed! chris if you need anything please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
nicole
5. chandra ary:
march 25th, 2009 at: 9:55 pm
chris and family-
i am very sorry to hear about “grandma carol” – you are all in my thoughts and prayers. i enjoyed all the time i was honored to spend with her during summer days/nights at lori’s and pokeeno as well – warmest regards to you all –
chandra
6. Jodi:
april 22nd, 2009 at: 3:57 am
aunt carol has left a very big void in our life.
carol did what she could for all who asked.
family gatherings are going to be imcomplete with out her.
i keep thinking i will have no one to go to with those cooking questions anymore, i will miss her every time i enter her home and will miss the way she always called me honey.
dad joined you carol, i hope gods has a bigger plan that help felt he needed both of you so close in time together in heaven. now i know there will be an open arm for both babies megan and kaylee and through you they will know how much their mommies missed them. hold them close and let them know how i am yearned for them over the years.