Carol began her career as a secretary for a utility company in downtown Chicago, often returning home on a steam engine train.
Carol married Linwood “Red” Mengler on May 5, 1955. She soon ended her secretarial career to be a homemaker and eventually mother of two boys, Jeff and Tim.
Carol was a master seamstress, sewing clothes for herself and her boys. She was also very involved at the First Congregational Church, sewing countless costumes for the youth choir. Her favorite pastime was creating elaborately beautiful cross stitch pictures.
She is survived by her two sons, Jeff (Debra) and Tim (Amy) along with her grandchildren Brian, Steven and Carlene. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband and granddaughter, Katie.
Carol will be remembered for her strong will, her dry sense of humor, and the love for her family.
Visitation at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 West Terra Cotta Avenue, 500 West Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 11am-1pm. Interment to follow at Crystal Lake Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Crystal Lake Food Pantry, 42 East St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Due to current circumstances, 50 people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at a given time and face coverings are required. For information call Querhammer & Flagg at (815) 459-1760.
