Carol Grossglauser
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Carol Joyce (Hammond) Grossglauser, 86, of Gillespie, IL, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:05 am.
She was born November 13, 1938, in Freeport, IL to Neily Oliver & Thelma Elizabeth Matthews Hammond.
She married Robert Emil Grossglauser on January 14, 1956. They later separated.
Carol was the kindest of souls. She never needed the spotlight or sought to be the center of attention, but gave what she had whenever she could. She gave her love-as a mom, grandma, and great-grandma-most of all. With Carol, there were never any requirements for her to care deeply about you. She was a foster parent and a stand-in mom or grandma for anyone who needed one. She lived a life full of understanding and showered people with kindness.
In her earlier years, she loved knitting and crocheting, baking desserts, and teaching her children and grandchildren to be the best they could be. She was often heard sharing The Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” In her later years, she spent her time cheering on and looking after her great-grandchildren. She also loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals-especially when they were doing well!
Carol’s life was filled with treasured memories shared by all who knew her. She was an incredible person and will be missed beyond measure.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Michelle) Grossglauser of Worley, ID, Rick (Carol Ann) Grossglauser of Hayden, ID, Schatzi (Gary Lumley) Grossglauser of Gillespie, IL, grandchildren, Robert "Zack" (Tami) Grossglauser, Timothy (Connie) Grossglauser, Candice (Mike) Katchmar, Nathaniel (Lindsey) Grossglauser, Robert Thompson, Sabrina (Nate) Dutra, Christopher (Laura) Grossglauser, Ricky (Jessica Miller) Grossglauser, Uriah Grossglauser, Teresa (Austin) Raynor, Seth (Melissa) Grossglauser, Obediah (Lindsey) Grossglauser, Aimee Grossglauser, Ezra (Maryssa) Grossglauser, Jacqueline Grossglauser, 25 great grandchildren, sister, Linda (Henry) Fortney of Freeport, IL, and sister in law, Janice Hammond of Freeport, IL and several nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, son, John Ernest Grossglauser, brother, Neily "Babe" Hammond, Jr, brother, Jack Hammond, sister in law, Janet Hammond, sister, Sharon Dailey, brother in law, Stuart Dailey, and sister, Christina Saxby.
Visitation will be on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Funeral services are Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Kravanya Funeral Home
