Carlene A. Wavering
OAK PARK, IL – Carlene A. Wavering, 88, of Oak Park, IL formerly of Springfield died Thursday, February 5, 2015 in Oak Park. She was born November 19, 1926 in Quincy, IL to Carl F. and Margaret (Hilbing) Spettnagel. She married Wilfred E. Wavering June 12, 1948 and he preceded her in death February 14, 2012. Her parents, a grandson, David and three sisters, Mary Lee Musholt, Ruth Moore and Margie Harcharick also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Marie (Todd) Ringenberg of Glen Ellyn and Karen (Donald) Rosenwinkel of Oak Park; three sons, Mark E. Wavering of Richmond, CA, David J. (Janet) Wavering of Colorado and Col. Kenneth (Kelly) Wavering of O’Fallon, IL; six grandchildren, Allison, Erika, Abbey, Hannah, Henry and Lillian and one sister, Joan Cook of Quincy.
Visitation: 5 – 7 pm Monday, February 9, 2015 at Staab Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 5 pm.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Church of the Little Flower. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.
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Jane Seelbach posted on 2/11/15
Karen and Marie and to all ... Your mother was spectacular as she raised all of you and made all the rest of visitors feel welcome in your home. It's sad, to lose a parent, and it pushes us all up a generation. Pass on all her goodness and love to the next generation, as she did. Jane