Carol L. Carter

Carol L. Carter 90, of DeKalb formerly of Malta, passed away on May 1, 2017 at Kishwaukee Hospital. She was born on March 10, 1927 in Lockport, Illinois and was the daughter of Edna (Conant) and Carl Johnson.

Carol graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1945. She married Donald E. Carter in Joliet, Illinois and moved to Malta in 1972. During her life, she worked as a children's librarian and in high schools as a cook. Carol was a loving homemaker, active in her church and local women's clubs and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed watching her favorite old time TV shows.

She is survived by sons: James Barcus and Timothy Carter and daughter: Janis (Barcus) Mika. Sister: Maxine (Johnson) Breen and, Brothers: Ronald Johnson and Parker Zimmerman. Grandchildren Jamie, Julie, Scott, Diane and Melissa. Six great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Carol is preceded in death by parents and husbands.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday May 4, 2017 at 3:00pm in the Malta United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. Noah R. Panlilio Senior Pastor officiating. Cremation will take place at the Finch Crematory. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 4, 2017 at 2:00pm until the time of the service in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.