Jane Marie McKinlay Carroll Obituary (1954

Beloved redheaded firecracker Jane Marie McKinlay Carroll (67), born November 26, 1954, passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL on November 3, 2022. Born and raised in Lincoln, IL, Jane met her husband Dennis at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in the fall of 1989. The lovebirds married on June 29, 1991 and raised three children together, Brian "I'm a Dad Now" (Suzie) Carroll of Chicago, IL, Patrick "Woah, You Got Tall" Carroll of St. Louis, MO, and their "favorite daughter" Meredith Carroll of Spring Hill, TN. Jane spent many years involved with Lincoln Community Theatre and serving as the "AR Lady" at CEL Elementary. Known as "Mom" to many, Jane loved her children's friends as her own and was always ready with a hug and reassuring words for those who needed it. Jane was an amazing seamstress and crocheter, always keen to give away her creations to those around her. She was adored by so many. We always joked that though her red hair was fading with time, her fiery spirit was only growing stronger. Jane is survived by her husband, three children, grandson Lewis Carroll (3) of Chicago, IL, three sisters, two brothers, one aunt, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Nancy Nettoff. Visitation will take place at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader funeral home on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 4 to 7 pm. A memorial service will be held at the same venue on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 10 am. Flowers can be sent to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home and memorial donations can be made to Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Logan County Humane Society, or the Marine Corps League.