Carol Ann Profaizer, 84, of Gillespie, died at Carlinville Area Hospital, Carlinville, on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born December 2, 1939, in Gillespie to Joe Bourey and Marie Hamlin Bourey. She married Frank J. Profaizer on October 10, 1959, in Gillespie. He preceded her death on October 12, 2012.
She was a bank teller in Springfield. Carol was a former volunteer at Gillespie Public Library. She loved Bingo, Pinochle, crocheting, growing flowers, and cruising in her convertible.
She is survived by her children, Steven (Laura) Profaizer of Colmesneil, TX, Joe (Carrie) Profaizer, of Rocky Mount, MO, Susan (Mike) Marcacci of Benld, grandchildren, Jessie, Kennedy, Travis, Dylan, Maya, Michael, great-grandchildren, Paisley, Reed, siblings, Helen Fellin of Taylorville, Lorretta Tippins of Des Moines, IA, and JoAnn (Don) Pratt of Monticello. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, sister, Madeline Hrastich, and brothers-in-law, Ray Tippins, Bell Fellin, and William Hrastich.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie at 7:30 pm.
Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Football Boosters or St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.