Carole L. Schillinger, 82 of Mendota passed away October 4, 2019 in her home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Mendota with Rev. Mary Bohall officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral and burial will be at private at Restland Cemetery, Mendota at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in the church. Arrangements are being handled by the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.
Carole was born January 26, 1937 in Plainfield to Mervin and Verdell (Fairweather) Auld. She married James Schillinger August 25, 1956 in Naperville.
Carole farmed with her husband for over 50 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and reading.
She is survived by her husband Jim of Mendota; three daughters Kim (Clayton) Chilvers of Oswego, Dawn (Mark) Dieter of Ottawa and Kathy Vogt of Mendota; son Jeff Schillinger of Earlville; four grandchildren Matt (Crystal) Dieter, Kyle Dieter, Paul Schillinger and Elizabeth Schillinger; great granddaughter Emma Dieter and five sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter in law Catherine Schillinger.
Memorials may be directed to Will County Farm Bureau Foundation for educational scholarships.