Carolyn K. Nyberg

Born August 15, 1945 in East Prairie, Missouri to Kyrus Samuel and Willie Estelle (Walker) Rhodes; she married Harold Thomas “Tom” Nyberg on July 11, 1960 in Jefferson City, MO. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2017. Also preceding her in death is one son, Harold Thomas Nyberg Jr and several siblings.

She is survived by five children, Cindy (Bob) Koepp, Vicky (Brian) Bamber, Sheila Leach, Thomas Nyberg, and William (Lindsey) Nyberg; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Joyce Eicholtz, Danny Rhodes, Sue (Pete) Menees, Jimmy Rhodes and Rick Rhodes; niece, Allison Johnson; and they were foster parents to over 35 children over the years.

Carolyn never knew a stranger and there was always a place at her table. No one ever left her house hungry. She loved her family, her farm and her animals.

Carolyn’s graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Brother Meadows will officiate. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Following the graveside service a Celebration of Life will be held at Lighthouse Tabernacle in Sunnyland, where Carolyn was a member.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.remmertfuneralhome.com