Caroline M. Waltens Obituary (1930

Caroline M. Waltens, 94, of Decatur, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Randall Residence, Decatur, IL. A service to honor Caroline’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Lutheran School Association. Caroline was born in Decatur, IL on June 25, 1930, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Kramer) Strahle. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 105. Caroline married A. Louis Waltens on August 24, 1952. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. They lived in Kansas City, MO for over 30 years. Once retiring in 1991 they moved back to Decatur. Caroline graduated from Decatur High School in 1948. She enjoyed life, loved to shop and watch old movies. Caroline leaves behind many nieces and nephews: Terri (Mark) Delbridge of Decatur, IL, Kris (John) Jackson of Dalton City, IL, Dianne (Mike) Larson of Wisconsin, Steve (Randee) Strahle of O’Fallon, MO, Mike (Shelly) Colbert of Argyle, TX, Bill (Annette) Colbert of Bourbonnais, IL and Dan (Michelle) Waltens of Wisconsin; sisters-in-law: Rose Strahle of Decatur, IL and Arleen Mayberry of Ocala, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother: Ernest Strahle, Jr., sister: Margaret (Strahle) Colbert, nieces: Tracey (Strahle) Voyles and Debbie (Waltens) Thomas, nephew: Steve Waltens. Caroline was loved by many and will be missed. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.