Carol M. Blackwell 1953 - 2020

BLACKWELL

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/15/2020 at 12:48:06

Sioux City Journal
14 October 2020

Carol M. Blackwell

Huntley, Ill., formerly Sioux City

Carol M. Blackwell, 66, of Huntley, formerly of Sioux City, died peacefully on Oct. 11, 2020.

Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2020 from 4-7pm

Services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, in Huntley. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com .

Carol was born on Nov. 10, 1953, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, and later confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux City.

On Aug. 14, 1976, she married her high school sweetheart, Dale R. Blackwell. She was a true Midwest traveler as her insurance specialist career spanned many states.

She had a very giving heart, and was always encouraging others. She volunteered endless hours at Sweet Charity in Naperville, Ill., and was a dedicated member of Bethany Lutheran Church.

She will be most remembered for her devotion and care for her husband and children. Carol will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Dale; her sons, Nathan and Corbin Blackwell; and her sister, Joan (Dave) Pratt.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wayside Cross Ministries.