Carolyn S. Borkhardt's Obituary
Carolyn S. Borkhardt, 69, of Decatur, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015, in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Carolyn was born May 31, 1946 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Edgar James and Marjorie (Wells) Thomas. Carolyn was an avid reader and a member of Niantic Foursquare Church. She married Louis Borkhardt on August 7, 1966, in Niantic, IL. They shared 49 wonderful years together.
Carolyn leaves behind her husband, Louis; son, James (Carrie) Borkhardt of Decatur; brother, Galen Thomas of Warrensburg, IL; sisters, Patricia Shirley of Stonington, IL; Linda Thomas of Decatur; Wanda Thomas-Foster of Danville, IL; and grandchildren, Austin Harbin and Tyler Borkhardt.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lisa Borkhardt; and brother, Lowell Thomas.
A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be 6 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2015 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Diane Sims and Ella Ferris for all their support and care.
The family of Carolyn S. Borkhardt is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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