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Carol Offner Storm - 89
7/7/1920 - 12/23/2009

DeKalb, IL - Carol Offner Storm of DeKalb passed on, with family by her side, at Pine Acres Care Center on December 23, 2009.Born in Zion, Illinois on July 7, 1920, Carol Grace Offner was the first child of Henry and Mabel (Bereiter) Offner. Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, counselor and friend, Carol taught second grade at Southwest School in Sycamore for 25 years. She earned her Bachelors of Education degree and Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling at Northern Illinois University. She was a tutor, teaching soldiers to read during the war effort (WWII) at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Carol enjoyed all of nature and her numerous watercolors reflect that. Arranging flowers grown in her yard was a favorite activity. She married Robert M. Storm in 1943. They met one another at the Outings Club at NIU (then called Northern Illinois State Teachers College). Carol was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church in DeKalb. Prayer and Bible Study were an integral and celebrated part of her life. She opened her home to international students in the congregation. Many of them kept in touch with her over the years. In later life she traveled to Hawaii, Japan, and the Pacific Northwest to visit her daughter and sons.

Her three children: Robert, Ellen (Lon), and David will miss her dearly, as will her five siblings, David 9Hazel) Offner, Flora Loshbough, Leola (Charles) Paxton, Clark 9Barbara) Offner, Mavis Hines, and families, and her many friends.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3rd and Prospect Street, on January 6, 2010 at 11:00am with Reverend Ronald Miles officiating. In lieu of flowers the family of Carol O. Storm would like donations sent to DeKalb County Hospice. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815)758-3841.


 

Memorial Service:
January 6, 2010
11:00am
First Baptist Church

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Bob, You probably don't remember me from our high school days, I do remember you. You were always one of my best friends at DHS. I have been very sorry to have lost contact with you over the years. Let me express to you and your family my sympathy and sorrow at your loss. Losing one's parent is one the most terrible trials any child must face. I can only say that try to remember the good times, the sharing and the love that you experienced with your mother. She must have been a remarkable woman to have born and raised such a fine person as you. Remember to always try to project the lessons she gave you over the years to all those you meet in the future. Take care of yourself and may you always be surrounded by those love you and who appreciate you for what you are. Yours, in sadness, Dick Slade
Richard (Dick) Slade
12/25/2009 7:13 PM
 
To the Family of Carol Storm, I was so sorry to read of Carol's passing and extend condolences to you. I worked with Carol (and Carol Nolan and Marcia Raymond) at Southeast School in Sycamore for several years, and knew her as a caring teacher and lover of the outdoors. I was the librarian there until I moved to South Prairie School, where I am now. My mother passed away in April of this year, so I know how difficult this is for you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish the memories and good thoughts you have of being with her. Take care, Sue McCue
Sue McCue
12/29/2009 3:01 PM
 

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