She was born to Ernest Herner and Evelyn Herner (Van Hoogen) on October 10, 1934 in Waukegan Illinois. Carole met her late husband, Marvin Laverne Sturtevant at the roller-skating rink and raised five children, Jeffrey Keith, Robin Renee (Palmer), Michael (Mickey) Leonard, Mark Lindsay and Susan Sharlene. They traveled the world together in the military before ultimately settling in 1970 in Gurnee, Illinois.
She was the cherished grandmother to 10 grandkids (Bryce Daniel, Allison Marie, Kathryn Ann, Jessica Renee, Karyn Ann, Rebecca Lynn, Cameron John, Logan Daniel, Carter Patrick and Lindsay Nicole) and many treasured great-grandchildren, a loving sister to Judith Faye and the late Leroy Herner, the beloved aunt and dear friend to many.
Carole loved flowers and gardening, shopping for the best deals, reading Harlequin romance novels, crocheting, painting and spending time with friends and family. She was known for her infectious laugh, love for her family and always calling those she loved by their full name,
Friends and family will gather for a Celebration of Life for Carole that is scheduled for 1pm on May 25th, 2024 at VanPatten Woods (Pavilion C) in Wadsworth, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the (AFSP) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on her behalf.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MarshFuneralHome.com for the Sturtevant family.
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