Arlene Louise Seabolt

Arlene Louise Seabolt, 68, of Springfield, passed away on March 4, 2010 at Heritage Manor surrounded by her family. Arlene was born May 17, 1941 in Evergreen Park, the daughter of Norman Roy and Shirley Jane Kelch Camit. She married Carroll "Carl" Seabolt on November 27, 1961 in Chicago. After earning her certificate in accounting, Arlene worked for various businesses as an accounting clerk in Chicago and South Holland areas. Arlene was a devoted wife and mother and grandmother. She was a big Cubs and Blackhawks Fan, an avid reader and book collector of English, History and mysteries. She was a strong supporter of Veterans and was an IVBD corresponding secretary for six years. She was also an accomplished genealogist. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman; a sister, Maria Elena Kral, her cat Heather and her dog Copper. She is survived by her husband, Carl of Springfield; a son, Carl Roy (wife, Dee) Seabolt of Hammond, IN; two daughters, Sharon Kaye (husband, Jon) Thaxton of Sherman and Janet Louise (husband, Jay) Goetsch of Rochester; her mother, Shirley Camit of Darien; six grandchildren, Amanda Thaxton, James Thaxton, Emily Goetsch, Andrew Goetsch, Samantha Seabolt, and Sarah Seabolt; three sisters, Bette Jane Camit of Darien, Gwendolyn Camit Lemons of Orlando, FL and Sara Kaye (companion Jim Bamberg) Sprock of Dittmer, MO; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her cat, Daisy. Visitation will be held from 5:00 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Home Services Hospice, 644 N. 2nd St., Springfield, IL 62702 or Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702