Carol Jean Stumpf's Obituary
Carol Jean Stumpf, 86 years of Columbia, IL, passed away surrounded by her family on September 1, 2025 in Columbia, IL. She was born December 26, 1938, in Madison, IL.
Carol is survived by her high school sweetheart Dale E. Stumpf; they were married on December 1, 1956 in Columbia, IL. She was a retired bank teller, having been employed at several local banks. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL, where she was a member of the quilting group. She loved playing bingo, sewing, and reading. In her younger years she enjoyed babysitting. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Also surviving are her daughters, Sandy (Ken) Harbaugh, Jean (Patrick) McMillen, and Linda (Mark) Whelan; grandchildren, Kurt Harbaugh, Amanda (Chris) Alton, Tiffany (Joe) Trammell, T.J. (Katie) Guethle, Gregory (Robin Breaux) Whelan, and Jonathan Whelan; great-grandchildren, Jameson, Lainey, Will, Weston, Clayton, and Teryn, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Bertha, nee Little, Powell.
A celebration of Carol's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Vitas Hospice, 16 Executive Dr. Ste: 100, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, or St. Paul United Church of Christ Quilters, 127 N. St. Paul St., Columbia, IL 62236.
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