Carolyn McLaren Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Carolyn McLaren (Knoxville, Illinois), whose life came to an end on February 22, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arvid Bushong and Leona Bushong (Stromquist); her husband Donald E. McLaren; and her siblings, Jack Bushong and Jane Peterson.
She is survived by: her children, Steve McLaren (Janice) of Aledo, Debra Jackson (Tom) of LeRoy, Ann Shonkwiler (Steve) of Knoxville and Kelly McCormick (Jim) of Knoxville, Illinois; her grandchildren, Michael McLaren (Pamela) of Dallas, Nate Stinson of Kuwait, Alexandra Jackson of Chicago, Zachary Jackson of Bloomington, Matthew Barr of Knoxville, Cade Shonkwiler of Chicago, Shannon Sebben (Josh) of Henderson, Ashley Fransen (Jason) of Henderson, Daniel McLaren (Megan) of Knoxville, Patrick McCormick of Knoxville and Sam McCormick of Knoxville, Illinois; her great grandchildren, Kegan, Will McLaren, Sophia, Ava, Lyla Sebben, Grace, Charlie Fransen, Kie Fawcett, Jasmine, Madison, Addisyn and Teegyn McLaren; and her great great grandchild Onalaya Williams.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hurd-Hendricks Fellowship Center (126 E Public Square, Knoxville, IL 61448).
On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through http://www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
