Carol L. Kelling's Obituary
Carol L. Kelling, 81 years of Dupo, IL, passed away on October 21, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Carol was born August 20, 1942, in Belleville, IL.
Carol dedicated her life to helping and serving others as a registered nurse for over 30 years. After graduating from St. John's College of Nursing, she began her nursing career at St. Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis. The majority of her nursing career was spent at Mercy Hospital South. Carol enjoyed reading, crocheting, bowling, traveling to the ocean, and tending to flowers, especially lilies. She enjoyed her girls nights out once a month with her girl friends. Carol devoted many years to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, IL. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Women's Club, Sacred Heart Parish Council, Community BackPack Angels, and the YMCA. Above all, she treasured spending time with her family.
Surviving are her Husband, Richard Kelling; Daughters, Jill (Richie) Chartrand and Brenda (Robert) Gladser; Sons, Roy (Michelle) Kelling and Travis (Holly) Kelling; Grandchildren, Kelli Boker, Sabrina Boker, Derek Snow, Logan Kelling, Noah Kelling, Lukas Kelling, Adam Gladser, Emily Galdser, Hunter Kelling, Drew Kelling & Jorri Kelling; Great-Grandchildren, Elle Snow and Charlotte Kelling, Brother, Thomas Daab, Sister, Nancy Boyd, along with other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her Father, Reuben Daab and Mother, Margaret (nee Pullen) Daab.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4 p.m. - 7p.m., at Leesman Funeral Home, Dupo, IL. Services will be held October 27, 2023, 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dupo, IL., with Father Carl Scherrer officiating, with an hour visitation prior. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Dupo, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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