Our heart felt condolences go out to Tom and Dianne Carl on the recent passing of Tom's mother, Arlene M. Carl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Tom and Dianne, and your families during this difficult time. Please know that your wonderful memories of your loving mother will help ease your sorrow and carry you through.
Following is a copy of the obituary from their local newspaper.
Arlene M. Carl (1921 - 2014)
Arlene M. Carl Born: May 18, 1921;
in Pocahontas, Iowa Died: Jan. 17, 2014; in McHenry Arlene M. Carl, age 92, of
McHenry passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at her home. She was born on May
18, 1921 in Pocahontas, Iowa to John M. and Helen (Welsh) Flaherty. On December
26, 1942 she married Bob Carl in Joplin, Missouri. She moved to Chicago prior
to WWII where she worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company as an Operator and
Supervisor. After her marriage to Bob, they purchased their first and second
homes in Des Plaines before moving to McHenry, where she resided for the rest
of her life. She was a mainstay at the Des Plaines Theater and at Spiegler 's
Department Store. After moving to McHenry she volunteered along with Bob at the
Centegra Medical Center for nearly 20 years. She was a member of St. Mary
Catholic Church in McHenry and was a charter member of St. Stephen 's
Protomartyr Church in DesPlaines. Mrs. Carl is survived by her children; Tom
(Dianne) Carl of McHenry, John (Ronda) Carl of Glendale Heights, and Bill
(Cindy) Carl of Lewistown. Also surviving are grandchildren; Jeff (Tamra) Carl,
Scott Carl, Carrie (John) Alkire, Mike Carl, Andy (Jamie) Carl, Jackie (Rob)
Aurelius, Billy Oaks, Christina (Jeff) Piper and Katie Carl. Her
great-grandchildren; Jackson and Olivia Carl, Johnny, Haylie, Matthew, and
Emylie Alkire, Avery Aurelius, Victoria and Sophie Oaks, and Gabe, Brooks, and
Lauren Piper also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her
parents John and Helen (Welsh) Flaherty, a brother Tommy Flaherty, and a sister
Jean Renshaw. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, from
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL
60050. Prayers will be said at the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 23 at
10:15 AM, proceeding to St. Mary Catholic Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road,
McHenry for an 11:00 AM Funeral Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Information: Colonial Funeral Home; 815-385-0063 or www.colonialmchenry.com
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