Carol J. Thayer, 92, of Somonauk, IL passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1932 in Aurora, IL the daughter of John M. and Lucy (Pleashe) Buri. She married Eugene “Gene” Thayer on November 10, 1951 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL where she was active in several church groups. She enjoyed the outdoors and being on her farm. Gene and Carol made a living with E.W. Thayer & Son Construction Company and they later owned and operated Thayer Nursery on the farm. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Carol is survived by two daughters, Debra (Dennis) Owen of Leland, IL and Terry (Bill) Dunaway of Waterman, IL; one son, William (Michelle) Thayer of Kuttawa, KY; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Beethan, Eugene Owen, Harley, Angie and Cristine Moore, Casey and Randy Dunaway, Katie Rogers, William Thayer, Jr. and Kyle Thayer; thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Donna Burks of Monmouth, IL, one son-in-law, Tim Moore; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene “Gene” Thayer; one daughter, Shelly Moore; one daughter-in-law, Nanci Thayer and one grandson, Joshua Owen.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A funeral mass will be at 11:15 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with Father Joseph Naill officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 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 is survived by two daughters, Debra (Dennis) Owen of Leland, IL and Terry (Bill) Dunaway of Waterman, IL; one son, William (Michelle) Thayer of Kuttawa, KY; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Beethan, Eugene Owen, Harley, Angie and Cristine Moore, Casey and Randy Dunaway, Katie Rogers, William Thayer, Jr. and Kyle Thayer; thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Donna Burks of Monmouth, IL, one son-in-law, Tim Moore; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene “Gene” Thayer; one daughter, Shelly Moore; one daughter-in-law, Nanci Thayer and one grandson, Joshua Owen.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A funeral mass will be at 11:15 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with Father Joseph Naill officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 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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