Passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born December 20, 1936, she was the middle of five children. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Esther, her sister Jean Simon, and her brothers, Jack and Jimmy. Carol is survived by her children Diane (Steve) Watson, Carolyn (Jim) Rooney, Robert (Kalen) Leimberg, Marybeth Leimberg and Kathleen (Scott) Garazin. She was a beloved Grandmother to John (Karen) Watson, Emily (Matt) Androff, Matthew (Amanda) Rooney, Katie (Justin) Southard, Michael (Kelly) Rooney, Kimberly Rooney, Ryan Rooney, Sally (David) Bender, Danny Leimberg, Jeremy (Stephanie) Brown, Tyler (Anne) Florich-Brown, Ryan Leimberg, Isabelle Leimberg, Megan Garazin and Amanda Garazin. Beloved Great-grandmother to Grant and Cole Watson, Evelyn and Meredith Androff, Owen and Emrie Southard, Kayla Rooney, Cayson Rooney, Lilly Bender. She is also survived by her beloved brother Jerome (Linda) Pelly, her sisters-in-law Shirley Pelly (Jack, deceased) and Gloria (Raoul) Zacher. She was Godmother to her nieces Barb Loeb and Margie Unwer, and beloved aunt, cousin and friend to many.
After working at Banquet Foods/Con Agra and retiring from the St. Louis Archdiocese, she enjoyed spending time playing with her grandchildren, visiting family and traveling with her brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and Linda, across the United States and Europe.
We appreciate the services and care she received at Our Lady of Life, Mother of Perpetual Help and Laclede Groves.
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00am from St. Anthony of Padua, where she graduated from grade school and high school. She remained lifelong friends with the girls from St. Anthony grade school, getting together every June for a mini reunion.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri. (1905 S. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104) (Here’s a link to make a donation.)
Carol will always have a special place in my heart for so many reasons. I loved her and will miss her.
Carol will always have a special place in my heart for so many reasons. I loved her and will miss her.
Only met Carol a handful of times but she was always notable. Great smile and always happy to meet someone. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Only met Carol a handful of times but she was always notable. Great smile and always happy to meet someone. I am truly sorry for your loss.
My sympathy and condolences to Carol”s family. Carol was in my class from kindergarten thru high school at St. Anthony of Padua, and it was always special seeing her at our annual reunions.
My sympathy and condolences to Carol”s family. Carol was in my class from kindergarten thru high school at St. Anthony of Padua, and it was always special seeing her at our annual reunions.
My sympathy and condolences to Carol’s family. Was in Carol’s class at St. Anthony’of Padua high school from kindergarten thru high school, and always look forward to our annual reunions.
My sympathy and condolences to Carol’s family. Was in Carol’s class at St. Anthony’of Padua high school from kindergarten thru high school, and always look forward to our annual reunions.
My sympathy and condolences to Carol’s family. We were in the same class at St. Anthony of Padua from kindergarten thru high school, and always look for to our annual class reunions.
My sympathy and condolences to Carol’s family. We were in the same class at St. Anthony of Padua from kindergarten thru high school, and always look for to our annual class reunions.
Our hearts are with Carol’s family and friends during this difficult time. It was an honor to care for her. -Unity Hospice
Our hearts are with Carol’s family and friends during this difficult time. It was an honor to care for her. -Unity Hospice
always a smile……raised some pretty wonderful kids…….so sorry Diane and Carolyn
always a smile……raised some pretty wonderful kids…….so sorry Diane and Carolyn
My sympathy to all Carol”s family. She was a great friend and a wonderful person to have known. Sorry Carol, we were not able to have a few more lunch dates before God decided to take you home.
My sympathy to all Carol”s family. She was a great friend and a wonderful person to have known. Sorry Carol, we were not able to have a few more lunch dates before God decided to take you home.
My thoughts and prayers to Carol’s family. So glad she joined us for lunch about a years ago. Lots of good memories when we lived in Magdalen parish. She was always so kind. Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers to Carol’s family. So glad she joined us for lunch about a years ago. Lots of good memories when we lived in Magdalen parish. She was always so kind. Rest in Peace.
Our sympathy to the Limeburg family. Always had a good time at Magdalen with Carol. Will miss her at functions. Have missed her all these years.
She was truly nice person. Always a smile.
Rest In Peace Carol.
Jake and Ann Potje
Our sympathy to the Limeburg family. Always had a good time at Magdalen with Carol. Will miss her at functions. Have missed her all these years.
She was truly nice person. Always a smile.
Rest In Peace Carol.
Jake and Ann Potje