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Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018, at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora
Visitation: 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and 9 until 10 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church
Interment: Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville
Caroline Tungate, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening, December 12, 2018, at her home.
She was born August 2, 1931, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Maynard James and Estella O. (Cox) Bergen. She was united in marriage to Eldon “Cotton” Tungate on December 31, 1949, in Louisville and they shared 63 years, 3 months, and 4 days of marriage until his death April 4, 2013.
Caroline’s early life was spent in Iowa before moving to Clay County, Illinois, where she began a lifetime of working years which spanned from her teens until she reached age 79. She had been employed at Sears, First National Bank as a bookkeeper, and beginning in the mid-1970’s she joined Dr. John Jaycox in his optometry practice while eventually earning a certified optician designation, and later continuing on with Dr. Scott Wooley. She had been an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, and enjoyed being part of the Sewing Club and the Garden Club. Caroline and Cotton enjoyed spending time out dancing and opportunities to travel over the years, and she opened her home and caring heart for many when she shared good meals, lots of laughter and smiles, and genuine gladness for special moments that she could spend with her family and friends.
She is survived by a son: Mark (wife Sherri) Tungate of Flora; a daughter: Nancy (husband Chuck) Buchanan of Flora; 6 grandchildren: Aaron (wife Valisa) Tungate of Fort Worth, Texas, Adam (wife Carrie) Tungate of Lubbock, Texas, Allison (husband Greg) Mikulecky of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Paige Tungate of Kirkwood, Missouri, Kristen (husband Cole) Duke of Flora, and Zach (wife Lauren) Buchanan of Flora; 13 great-grandchildren: Luke, Ben, Vayle, Ally, Branson, Ella, Imani, Patrick, and Kalip Tungate, Eli and Elise Duke, and Genevieve and Dominic Buchanan; a brother-in-law: Mike Walters of New Providence, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; a special friend: Loren Workman of Cottage Hills; and a host of devoted friends who helped care for her this past year.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her son: Randy (wife Pam) Tungate; her sister: Judy Walters; and her mother-in-law: Marie Tungate.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018, at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora. Interment will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation is 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora and 9 until 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or CEFS Meals on Wheels and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Mark and Family; Nancy and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing and know what a great loss you feel. She was a beautiful lady with a sweet and kind soul. We enjoyed her friendship. She is happily reunited with Cotton and Randy and that is a comforting thought. Please know that y’all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God bless each of you. RIP Caroline❣️
Hope you will find some peace as you go through your loss. So hard. May your memories be all good ones.
so sorry to hear of the passing of this lovely lady...loved Caroline. Blessings to you all....
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May the memories bring comfort to you at this most difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Thoughts & Prayers for the whole family. So sorry.
So sorry for your family's loss. May God's promise of eternal life comfort you during this difficult time.
We will miss our lovely, sweet neighbor--prayers for your family.
We're so sorry to hear this. You're all in our thoughts and prayers!
Prayers of comfort and strength for the family. Heaven has gained another angel!
She will be missed she was an awesome lady always positive and had a smile. Prayers to the family.
I am heart broken for the family but I know that Carolyn is happy in the arms of her Heavenly Father. You are in my prayers as you grieve.
Love, hugs and prayers!
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Mark, Nancy and families—Caroline was a sweet person. Always had a laugh. I have many memories of Caroline and Cotton as well. Prayers to you as you go through this difficult time
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady. Keep you all in our prayers. God bless Denise and Russell and David
Mark I am so sorry to hear of Caroline's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
What a sweet, sweet woman! There was never a time that I saw Caroline in the almost 40 years that I've known her that she didn't greet me with a hug and a kiss. She was a remarkable lady who had a wonderful spark of life. Now she and Cotton can dance that jig together again. Prayers to all of her family and friends who will miss her so sorely.
Sorry for your loss, I remember her from Dr. Jaycox, years ago , always very kind and helpful .
Please know that our hearts are saddened by your loss. We share your grief and sense of loss. Please call if we can help you in any way.
Sorry for your loss
so sorry for your loss
Even though I know Caroline is with Cotton and in the loving arms of the Lord, she certainly will be missed. She was a wonderful neighbor to my parents and we spent many hour chatting on their front porch. My prayers are with her beautiful family. Rest in peace sweet Caroline.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Caroline will truly be missed. She’s very special lady.
Mark & family, may the sweet memories wrap you in comfort as you go forward in this time of loss. Prayers for all
I am so sorry to hear of the death of lovely Caroline. Always a kind greeting, friendly wave, sunny smile. Praying for comfort for her living family.
"Sweet Caroline....." Loved her very much!
We thought so much of Caroline and the entire family. I grew up down the street from all of them and what memories we made. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
I am very sad at the news of Caroline's passing. I have many fond memories of her and the entire Tungate clan. She was such a positive and cheerful person. So very sorry for your loss ….
Mark, Nancy and families, We are so sorry about the loss of Caroline. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this time of sadness. Larry and Donna Phillips
Caroline was a lovely lady and sweet person. I knew her through he work with Dr. Wooley. Please accept my sympathies and prayers.
Under God's grace sincere condolence to the family of Caroline.
Mark, Sheri, Paige and Allison, Bruce and I are very sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you this holiday season.
Sorry for your families loss. Shayley and I adored Caroline we will miss her greatly. May she and Cotton dance forever together in Heaven.
Hugs and prayers for the family. Caroline was a very special lady and will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Caroline was a sweet and beautiful lady. Prayers for strength and comfort for the family.
Truly one of a kind! She will always have a special place in my heart. She never realized how I would look forward to her smile and a kiss each day for so many years. I'm sure Cotton is smiling for he won't have to say " Come on Caroline" any more.
Randy and Nancy and families, so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had many good times with Caroline and Cotton in Florida when they would come in their RV for the winter. And then a few more good times when visiting Sherri and Mark in Flora. Will always have those great memories.
Our sincere sympathies to the Tungate family. Prayers for peace, comfort, never ending memories that go along with such a wonderful family. Many good times were shared between the Slovers & Tungates back in the day.
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Prayers with you!
So sorry for your loss Mark. She sounds like a lovely lady. Treasure your memories! Bev Westjohn 🙏🏻
Mark & family, Sorry to hear about your loss, remember her from the eye doctors, she was a nice lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. God comfort you.
Mark, Nancy and families. So sorry to hear about Caroline's passing. The Tungate home was always so fun. Will be thinking of you during this time.
I will miss your mom always.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to all the Tungate family.
I very sorry for your loss I gont to miss her Went I went to se her
Mark, Nancy and family - We are so sorry to hear the news. We have great memories of Cotton and Caroline. You are all in the Randall families thoughts and prayers.
Mark , Nancy, and Family. So sorry to see that your Mom has passed. Thinking about you guys !! God Bless you all !!!
We were so sorry to hear of Caroline's death. I pulled out the pictures including one of mom and Caroline as little babies cuddled up together on a chair, taken in Iowa. I will definitely get copies of those pictures to you in case you don't have them. She always reminded me how we were "cousins" and about her friendship with mom. I appreciated Caroline's friendliness and always helping me find the right frames for my glasses! God bless you all during this time of loss.
Ms. Caroline was always a breath of fresh air, a warm smile and a genuine greeting. What a loving family, she has left for our community as her legacy! Blessings to you all.
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