Carol Ann (Schifferdecker) Schilling, 73, of New Athens, IL, born November 9, 1940 in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, January 4, 2013 at the New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, IL Mrs. Schilling was a homemaker who belonged to the Progressive Grange, St. Clair County Farm Bureau and also St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL.
Mrs. Schilling was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander F. Schilling, whom she married on July 28, 1959 in Paderborn, IL and who died on January 25, 2007; and her parents – Floyd and Viola (Schmidt) Schifferdecker.
Carol is survived by her children – Alan (Jody Baum) Schilling of Sparta, IL, Susan (John) McMullan of New Athens, IL and Dale Schilling of Baldwin, IL; 7 grandchildren; Tiffany Schilling, Nicole (Jeff) Harvey, Alan (Nikki) Schilling, Jr., Grant Schilling, Ashley (James) Rowton, Kelsey Schilling, and Nathan Schilling and Beth McMullan; 2 great grandchildren; MaTayla Hollingsworth and Vaughn Harvey. 1 brother R. Eugene “Gene” (Gloria) Schifferdecker of Marissa, IL and 1 sister Cindy Lou Schifferdecker also of Marissa, IL
Memorials: The New Athens Home for the Aged or in the form of Mass offerings.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Home in New Athens, IL on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m.. A prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL with Father James M. Nall officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Paderborn, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Many wonderful memories of Carol Ann during my growing up years. I always loved her giggle and I loved the way she said “Aunt Lala” to my mom. I loved how she referred to Uncle Floyd always as Daddy. She was so family oriented. I know Alex, Uncle Floyd, Aunt Viola, Aunt Harriet, Uncle Bud and Grandma and Grandpa are happy to receive her in heaven. You are in my thoughts.
With love, your cousin, Susie
Posted by: Sue Kohlenberger Stone – Greenvill, IL – cousin Jan 07, 2014
Alan,
Please share our condolences with your family.
Jim & Rose Pappas
Posted by: Jim & Rose Pappas – Belleville, IL – freind Jan 08, 2014
Carole was a friendly person and always greeted my husband and I with enthusiasm. We are sorry for your loss at so young an age.
Posted by: Alberta “Bertie” Wiegand – friend Jan 08, 2014
Carol was such a wonderful woman that will be missed by myself and many others. So sorry to here of the loss of tho special lady.
Posted by: Chris Larson – Platte City, MO – Cousin Jan 09, 2014
I miss you so much Grandma, not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. You’re my heart and soul and are the best person I’ve ever known in my life!!!!! I love you and miss you so much!!! I’m so sorry that you never got to meet your great granddaughter but I feel like you two actually have a relationship that I can’t see.
Posted by: Tiffany Schilling-Hollingsworth – Alorton, IL – Eldest Granddaughter Nov 16, 2014
It’s been a while year since you’ve been gone and I miss you so much Grandma. I wish you were still here with me. Love you.
Posted by: Tiffany Schilling-Hollingsworth – Alorton, IL – Granddaughter Jan 04, 2015
There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you and miss you dearly. You were the greatest person I’ve ever known. I’m blessed to be able to say you’re my Grandma. I love you so much Grandma and I wish you were here. I wish you could’ve meet your great granddaughter but I truly believe you’re here with us and have seen her. I hope you’re enjoying it up there with the family, I know you’re back with grandpa. Rest peacefully. Love, your oldest granddaughter, Tiffany and your great granddaughter, MaTayla.
Posted by: Tiffany Smith (Schilling) – Alorton, IL – granddaughter Jan 06, 2016