Carlynne Dree Engel, 78, of Bloomington died at 6:53 p.m. Friday (Jan. 27, 2012) at Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa.
Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 3, 2012) at Calvert and Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. Inurnment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in LeRoy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Libraries of Unit 5 Schools in Normal.
Calvert and Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.
Carlynne was born Nov. 28, 1933, in Decatur, the daughter of John A. and Leona G. Dolley South.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynne E. Reagan of Champaign; and one granddaughter, Katherine L. Reagan Duitsman and her husband, Eric, of Champaign.
Carlynne was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a graduate of Bloomington High School and Illinois State-Normal University. She was a librarian at several Unit 5 elementary schools and Normal Community High School. Before she became a librarian for Unit 5, she taught school and was librarian for Round Lake High School, Grant Community High School in Fox Lake and Eureka High School.
She was a life member of National Education Association and Illinois Education Association, the Illinois Retired Teachers’ Association and McLean County Retired Teachers’ Association.
so sorry for your loss Lynne
Thank you very much Kevin
Lynne, we are so very sorry to learn about your mother’s passing. We have such fond memories of all of you from when we lived next door on Priscilla Lane years ago. We pray that loving memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
We are currently spending our winter in California so won’t be able to attend her services. Please know we’ll be thinking of you.
It is so very nice to hear from you. Thank you.
We’re so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I have such great memories of our years growing up on Priscilla Lane and the time I spent with you, your Mom and your Nana. I hope such memories can bring you comfort and peace. Hugs and smiles. Sue (Ziegler) and Verle Castle
Thank you so much. There are some wonderful memories.
Lynne,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thinking of you.
Brandy Lane
Thank you so much Brandy
Lynne,
With much sympathy, I am praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.
Darla- thank you for your kindness
Dear Lynne,
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. It was a priveldge to be able to take care of her at Meadows. You and your family are in my prayers.
JoAnn Ferguson(CNA on Station 1)
JoAnn- Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so grateful for all that you did to care for Mom and can’t say enough about how much respect I have for what you and the staff at Station 1 do. Knowing how much you all cared gave me such peace of mind. Thank you again.