Mary Josephine Carle, 66, of London Mills, Illinois, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at 9:21 a.m. in the emergency room at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Mary was born July 21, 1956, in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Samuel Floyd and June Eloise (Rickels) Larkins. Mary is survived by her husband, William Carle; two sons, Billy (Jennifer) Carle of New Boston, Illinois, and Joseph (Nicole) Carle of London Mills; two daughters, Candy (Harold) Wheatley of London Mills and Barbara Wheatley of Havana, Illinois; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren with another on the way. Mary is also survived by two sisters, Lillian (Garvin) Main of Knoxville, Illinois, and Frances Allen of Galesburg. Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandy White and Ida Cauthon.
Mary maintained an open door for anyone who needed a place to stay or a meal. She was the neighborhood mom and enjoyed every minute of it. Mary had the biggest heart and was an extremely giving person. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook and work on many different craft projects.
Cremation will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
