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Carol Marie Reuter Obituary

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Carol Marie Reuter

Plainfield, IL

July 22, 1934 - September 13, 2021

Carol Marie Reuter Obituary

Carol Marie Reuter, 87, of Plainfield, passed away on Monday, September 13th at home with her husband Al and daughter Janet by her side. She was born in Chicago on July 22, 1934, to the late Casimir and Marie Wieczorek. Beloved wife of Helmuth “Al” Reuter of 68 years. Loving mother of Janet (Bob) Mackanin, preceded in death by her son Lee (Carrie) Reuter, Laura (Roy) Adcock, and Gail (Dennis) Roof. Carol was a graduate of East Leyden High School and after marrying her high school sweetheart, Al, they resided most of their lives in the Downers Grove area. Her main occupation was raising 4 children and being a homemaker, but she did find some time for herself. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, crocheting, and singing in the church choir. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 8. After moving to Carillon in Plainfield in 1998, she discovered new hobbies, country and western dancing and quilting. Eventually quilting became her most favorite pastime. She was involved in the Lap Robe Makers club and wrote the monthly newsletter which was distributed in the Carillon Talk of the Town. One function of their club was to put together lap robes to be distributed at local nursing homes. Carol’s life was dedicated to her family, spending time with her friends and neighbors while always helping others. In lieu of flowers the family will be collecting funds for a bequest to Will County Senior Services A visitation will be held on Sunday September 19, 2021, from 1:00PM to 5:00 PM at Overman Jones Funeral Home and cremation services, on the northeast corner of 59 and 30. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Monday September 20, 2021, at St Andrew the Apostle Church, 505 Kingston Dr, Romeoville, IL 60446. Interment will follow at Clarendon Hills Cemetery.

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