Carol Ann Leach (Garbin)--age 66, of Batavia, Il -- passed away unexpectedly on 4/22/23.
Carol was born on January 25, 1957 in Elmhurst, Il. She graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1975, and married Michael Leach on April 5, 1986 at Village Church in Carol Stream. They recently celebrated their 37th anniversary.
Carol took great pride in caring for others. Those that she cared for often called her by one of her nicknames: "mama", "banana", or "nana". She’s remembered by many as their babysitter, lunch lady, or service clerk.
Carol had a love for reading, doing puzzles, and collecting jewelry. Her family took priority overall, and she wouldn't have had it any other way. Carol was accepting of everyone that crossed her path and welcomed them with open arms.
She is survived by loving husband Michael Leach; daughter Ashley (Dennis) O'Brien, son James Leach; mother (raised by) Susan Garbin; grandchildren Hudson and Emerson; her siblings Scott (Aimee) Garbin, Jodi (Rich) Daily, KerryAnne (Gary) Eisenach; and many nieces, & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Patricia (Walter) Garbin.
A celebration of life will be held on May 7, 2023, from 1pm-3pm, at Lake Holiday Lodge, 283 Easy St. Somonauk, IL 60552. Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
Carol was born on January 25, 1957 in Elmhurst, Il. She graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1975, and married Michael Leach on April 5, 1986 at Village Church in Carol Stream. They recently celebrated their 37th anniversary.
Carol took great pride in caring for others. Those that she cared for often called her by one of her nicknames: "mama", "banana", or "nana". She’s remembered by many as their babysitter, lunch lady, or service clerk.
Carol had a love for reading, doing puzzles, and collecting jewelry. Her family took priority overall, and she wouldn't have had it any other way. Carol was accepting of everyone that crossed her path and welcomed them with open arms.
She is survived by loving husband Michael Leach; daughter Ashley (Dennis) O'Brien, son James Leach; mother (raised by) Susan Garbin; grandchildren Hudson and Emerson; her siblings Scott (Aimee) Garbin, Jodi (Rich) Daily, KerryAnne (Gary) Eisenach; and many nieces, & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Patricia (Walter) Garbin.
A celebration of life will be held on May 7, 2023, from 1pm-3pm, at Lake Holiday Lodge, 283 Easy St. Somonauk, IL 60552. Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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