Tadd, Carletta A.

Carletta A. Tadd, 89, of Galesburg, died at 2:58 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

She was born November 25, 1925 in Ashton, Illinois, the daughter of Carl C. and Alice E. (Depew) Stephan. She married Donald W. Tadd on April 29, 1945 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on February 29, 1996.

She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Howerter of Galesburg; three grandchildren, Tim LaPorte, Elizabeth LaPorte, and Christopher LaPorte; and four great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Garry A. Tadd on October 22, 2012; one brother; and two sisters.

She graduated from Ashton High School in 1943, moving to Galesburg shortly afterwards. Carletta moved away from Galesburg in 1974 and returned in 1986. Carletta was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jim Ecklund will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.   Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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