Carol J Fischer, 90, of Pearl City went to be with her Savior Monday, December 11, 2023, peacefully in her home in Pearl City Il.

She was born August 14, 1933, in Freeport, daughter of LaVerne & Ruby (Busekros) Gahm. Carol married Verlyn Fischer on June 14, 1953, they had been married for 68 years.

After marrying Verlyn, Carol traveled with him to Germany where he was stationed in the US Army. After returning home she went to work as the secretary to the President of Economy Fire & Casualty for many years. She also was a lifelong Homemaker and farmer with her husband Verlyn.

As a young girl she was very active in 4-H and showing cattle which led to her being crowned Stephenson County Dairy Queen. Her hobbies later in life included collecting many different patterns of depression glass with American Sweetheart being her favorite.

While she was known as an extremely hard-working woman, there was nothing more important to her and her family as her faith in Jesus Christ. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a member of Zion Community Church of Pearl City where she was very active her entire life. She taught Sunday School for much of her life, served as Youth Leader taking kids on memorable mission trips, led many dramas and plays on Christmas Eve and served as the leader of Lend A Hand for many years.

She enjoyed traveling and visited all 50 states and Germany, Luxembourg, Holland, France, England, Mexico, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Panama Canal, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Canada & Austria.

She is survived by:

Daughter; Kathleen Lochowitz of Pearl City and her children, Shari (Dustin) Sickles and their children Emery and Kellyn; Melissa Coulibaly and her children Batan Jr & Sanouhan and Laura Lochowitz (Zach Janssen).

Daughter; Marsha Manthei of Machesney Park and her children Anthony (Nicole) Manthei and their children Spencer, Madisyn & Natalie; Tarah (Kevin) Dumas and their children Keyton & Trinity.

Son, Wayne (Melissa) Fischer of Freeport and their children Austin (Baylee) Fischer and their son Waylon; Skyler (Alexa Sohner) Fischer; Christian Fischer; Jordan (Kayla) Potter and their Children Trace, Jenson and Deacon; Aaron (Mari) Potter and their children Wesson, Rydlee, Barrett and Whittlee; Hayden (Taylor) Potter and their children Grayden and Ledger.

Son, Joe (Jodi) Fischer of Freeport and their children Shania (Eric) Schaney and their children Piper and Haven; Moriah Fischer; Aliya Fischer; Jeremiah Fischer and Megan Fischer.

She was preceded in death by her husband Verlyn; parents LaVerne & Ruby Gahm, brother Theron Gahm; sister-in-law Leona Schneider, mother & father-in-law Harold & Mabel Fischer and grandson, Zachariah Fischer.

The visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 16 and the funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 17, both at Zion Community Church of Pearl City, 10100 Sabin Church Rd, Pearl City Il, officiated by Pastor and friend Chip Sohl. Burial will follow at Zion Community Church of Pearl City. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.