Canton – Carolyn K. Stevens, 85, formerly of Galesburg, London Mills, Astoria, and Fairview, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born on March 6, 1934 in Galesburg to Charles and Carrie (Curtiss) Cochran. They preceded her in death.
She married Gale Schisler and later married Ken Stevens. They both have also preceded her in death along with two daughters, Jill Sherwood and Kim Schisler, step daughter Karen Stevens and one grandson, Aaron Barnes.
Surviving is one son Kurt Schisler of Canton, two step sons, Tom (Ellen) Stevens of Astoria, Tim (Jennifer) Stevens of Astoria, one step daughter, Stephanie (John) Mann of Astoria, two grandchildren, Elicia (Justin) Munson of Fairview, Corey Barnes of Peoria, several step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several step great grandchildren and two son-in-law's, Kent Sherwood and Wendell Stevens.
Carolyn graduated from Galesburg High School in 1952 and attended University of Illinois. She was active in her high School class group. She worked for the Secretary of State for 11 years, Steven’s Publishing in Astoria for 6 years, Illinois River Correctional Center for 10 years and Henry Hill Correctional Center for 2 years.
She was active in Democratic politics and was a member of the State and National Democratic Committee. She was a past member of the London Mills Village Board and served on the Fulton County Board. She assisted in starting a kindergarten class at her church in London Mills and was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Galesburg. She was a reading Buddy at the Cook School and volunteered at Cottage Corner. She participated for several years in the Spoon River Canoe Races.
She enjoyed watching and playing golf and following the Fighting Illini and the Green Bay Packers.
Cremation rites have been accorded through the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 1-3 pm at the Fairview American Legion.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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