Carolyn F. Riegel
1942-10-27 - 2026-09-01
Funeral Home: Crete Funeral Home 1182 Main Street Crete IL (Map-it)
Visitation: Thursday, September 3rd from 3pm to 7pm
Service Date: 2026-09-04
Service Time: 11AM
Place of Service: Zion Lutheran Church - Crete 1610 Main Street, Crete, IL (Map-it)
Cemetery: Zion Lutheran Cemetery Route 1, Crete, Illinois (Map-it)
Info: 708-672-7600
Web: https://www.cretefuneralhome.com/ (Go)
Obituary
Carolyn F. Riegel, age 83 of Crete, IL, formerly of Beecher, passed away on September 1, 2026.
Loving mother of Lori (Grant) Hult of Wheatfield, IN and Debby (Mike) Lexow of Manhattan, IL. Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Amanda) Lexow, Carlie (fiancé James Coros) Hult, Katie Hult and Samantha (fiancé Zach Broadhurst) Lexow. Great grandmother of Calder Lexow. Sister to Eileen Gunska, and Ken (Carol) Bruns.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Leon H. Riegel, her parents Martin and Amanda Bruns, in-laws Harold and Leona (Siefker) Riegel and brother-in-law, Joseph Gunska.
Carolyn was born October 27, 1942, in Beecher IL. She was baptized on November 8, 1942, confirmed March 25, 1956, and married Leon on June 20, 1964, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Beecher, IL.
After marriage she became a member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Crete, IL. Where she volunteered for a variety of duties over the years, including Alter Guild, Ladies Aid, Home and School, Girl Pioneer Leader and was on the Finance Board.
She loved going to the cottage on the lake and spending time with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by many.
Visitation Thursday, September 3rd from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Lying in state on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1610 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600