Carole Jane Connor (nee Stevens), 90 of Millstadt, Illinois born July 28, 1934 in Washington Park, Illinois and died peacefully at Garden Place in Waterloo, Illinois.
She was born to the late Carl Kenneth and Ivalene Stevens. Carole graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1952. Upon graduation she met and married the love of her life, Roy Glenn Connor in 1953. They lived in East St. Louis before relocating in 1960 to Belleville, IL.
Carole was a devoted mother and wife. After raising her three children she went to work outside of the home. She was the church secretary at Westview Baptist Church for several years and then was a bookkeeper at Belleville Special Education (BASED).
She loved her family fiercely and instilled strong values in her children. She most recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her loving family. She will be dearly missed and will remain forever in our hearts.
Carole was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Roy Glenn in 2004 and her loving son, Kevin in 2015. She also lost her dear brother, Kenny Stevens, her dear sister, Jean Schuchman and her husband Earl, her niece, Michelle Cornell Potts, and her dear sister in law and brother in law, lla and Bob McMillian.
Leaving to cherish her memory is her dear sister, Audrey Cornell of Scottsdale, AZ and her 2 remaining children: Kurt Connor of Millstadt, IL and Kelly (Kirk) Sonnenberg of Millstadt, IL.
She is also survived by her daughter in love, Linda Connor of Clermont, Florida, and 11 grandchildren: Kristin (Todd) Willis, Lance (Raye) Connor, Lindsay (Greg) Henson, Katie (Steven) Sparrow, Chris (Kristan) Sonnenberg, Casey (Nilisha) Sonnenberg, Logan (Jennifer) Connor, Carson (Lauren) Sonnenberg, Colin (Kelsey) Connor, Blake (Chantel) Connor, and Bailey Connor, 19 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She lived a long beautiful life full of much love, family and too many memories to count! Your light may have gone out but the love you gave will always shine on. Rest in peace, dear mother.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials on behalf of her late son, Kevin who lost the battle of ALS. (https://www.als.org/support/states/missouri).
Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Chase officiating. Private Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Live Stream: Her service may be viewed starting at 10:50 a.m. through the Kurrus Website live stream link.
