She was born September 8, 1938 in Belvidere to Elmer and Gladys (Peters) Eckhardt.
Carol was a 30 year member of the Marengo Women’s Pool League. She enjoyed bartending at The Spot for many years. She also loved to cross-stitch and made baby quilts.
Carol is survived by her children, Joy McKee of Marengo, Jim Rasmussen of Marengo, Jay Rasmussen of Hampshire, Julie (Barry) Wambold of Elkhorn, WI, Jack Rasmussen of Elkhorn, WI; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Dona Schwedersky of Belvidere; her sister-in-law, Donna Eckhardt of Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jeff Rasmussen; her brothers, William Eckhardt and Elmer Eckhardt; her sister, Penny Chamberlin; her brothers-in-law, Mike Chamberlin and Jim Schwedersky; her companion Ron Meinert; her former husband James Rasmussen.
There will be gathering from 4 to 7pm on Friday, July 7 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo. There will be a memorial service at 7pm.
Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
