Carol Jean Poland Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carol Jean Poland of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on January 4, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilburn C. Tarter and Letha E. Tarter (Shepard); her daughters, Julie Tinney and Lynne Poland; and her grandchild Joey Tinney.
She is survived by: her husband Lyle Dean Poland of Decatur, IL; her children, Charles William Harris (Kathy) of Decatur, IL, Debra Larsen of Decatur, IL, Diana Harris of Decatur, IL, Steven Poland (Lynn Wollenberg) of Decatur, IL, Thomas Poland of Phoenix, AZ, Margaret Verellen (Philip) of Flagstaff, AZ and Susan Helle (Paul) of Elgin, IL.; her brother David Tarter (Carol) of Mt. Zion, IL; and her grandchildren, Amanda Hoffman, Kristen Larsen, Rachel Poland, Matthew Poland, Sarah Poland, Laura Renna, Jesse Verellen, Eric Verellen, Beth Suyat, Gordon Helle, Chelsey Harris, Travis Carnes, Kathy Miller, Danny Tinney and William Tinney. She is also survived by many great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter – Decatur or Camp One Way – Mt. Auburn, IL.
