Carol Walker

Carol Walker, 78, of Orland Park, IL, died peacefully on March 1, 2016. Born Carol Ann Hall July 8, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William Demont Hall and Ruth Leoma Hall. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard S. "Dick" Walker; three daughters: Debra (David) Schultz; Diane (Brent) Zuercher; Laura (Barry) DeYoung; and two sons, Richard (Lisa) Walker; and David (Deborah) Walker. Carol relished her role as Grandma to her 11 grandchildren: Ryan, Jonathan and Justin Schultz; Joshua and Grace Walker, Elizabeth (Liz) Walker, Brandon, Nathan and Alyssa Zuercher; and Matthew and Kaitlyn DeYoung. Carol was a long-time resident of Chicago’s south suburbs. She graduated from Blue Island High School and lived many years in Country Club Hills, before moving to Orland Park. While she most enjoyed being a wonderful wife, mom and grandmother, she was formerly employed by Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center (billing department) and Wiebolt’s department store (customer service). She was an active member of Elim Baptist/Crosswinds Church where she was involved in a variety of ministries over the years. She expressed her love for Jesus by loving others. Among other things, she enjoyed family gatherings, special times at the cottage, music, reading and playing card games. Visitation Friday, March 4, 2016 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. An additional Visitation will be held at Crosswinds Church, 10835 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60655 on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Stephen Puett will be officiating. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorial gifts may be made to Crosswinds Church Women’s Ministries or Bethany Beach Tabernacle Memorial Fund, 12684 Oak Park, Sawyer, MI 49125. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400