She was born February 9, 1947 in Springfield to Byron and Rosemary (Putting) Lochridge. In 1981 she married James Rausch. Carolyn was an avid dancer along with her husband. She was also a painter and artist. Some of her work can be seen hanging around Crystal Lake.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James; her siblings, Helen Tryon of Hazelwood, MO, Marilyn Sue (Tom) Edman of Plainfield, Starlin Lochridge of Springfield, and Bonilyn (Dennis) Suttles of Chatham.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Stanley Lochridge.
There will be a memorial Mass for Carolyn at 11am on Friday, October 19 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.
Memorials may be made to the American Players Theatre at americanplayers.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
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