Carolyn R. Flaming
1943 - 2020
Carolyn R. Flaming passed away
peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 surrounded by loving
family. Carolyn was born April 30,1943 in Wichita, Kansas the
daughter of Arthur and Margaret Dyck. She married Jerry W. Flaming on
July 6, 1963 in Newton, Kansas. Shortly after, they moved from Kansas
to Rockford, Illinois. She was employed as an office assistant at
Rockford Toolcraft for over 20 years; retiring in 2014. Always a
giving heart, Carolyn helped sponsor refugee families from Laos and
brought Allen Catic of Bosnia, into their home providing him a
college education and loving him as her own son. Carolyn cherished
spending time with her family, was an avid Jay Hawks basketball fan,
loved to bowl, play bridge and socialize with the ladies of the
Crimson Ridge South Condos. She enjoyed visiting with her many good
friends, always offering a glass of wine and entertaining
conversation. She was a member of Heartland Church. The family would
like to give a special thank you to OSF Hospice, particularly Cheryl
Bush, her dear friend and Hospice caretaker.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her
parents, sister Eileen Benton and infant son Todd Flaming. Survivors
include her husband Jerry Flaming, sons Brent Flaming (Peggy), Chad
Flaming; grandchildren Zach Gorman and Sarah Flaming; and great
grandchildren Aiden, Lively and Jett.
A walk-through visitation will be held
Saturday, July 18, 2020, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Fred C. Olson Chapel,
1001 Second Ave., Rockford. A Memorial Service will be held in Newton
Kansas at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Carolyn requested
donations be made to St Jude Children's Hospital. Please visit
www.olsonfh.com for Covid 19 limitations or to express a condolence.
