Gwendolyn Kahre Obituary
The memory of Gwendolyn Kahre (Carlyle, Illinois), who passed away on September 26, 2025 at the age of 90, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Katie Eileen Williams (Strautman) and Robert Hilton Brown; her significant other Bob Kahre; her children, Bruce and Katherine; and her grandson Robert "Bo" Arvin.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Jessica, Eric, Neal, Traci, Tanner, Emily, Virginia, Adam, Megan, Casey, Bo, Grace, Billy, Jerrod, Ben, Aundrea, Allura, Brice, Mason and Addie; her siblings, Michael, Peggy Williams, Patti Anderson, Joseph and Anita Williams; Mark Kahre of Carlyle, IL, Tim Kahre (Janice) of Carlyle, Julia Doyle (Tim) of Leesburg, Janet Kahre of Carlyle, JoAnn Sugg (Matt) of Carlyle, IL and Kris Kahre-Farmer (Mia) of Troy, MO..
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Messiah Lutheran Church (1091 13th St, Carlyle, IL 62231). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Gwen are suggested to the Bo Arvin Memorial Foundation or to Messiah Lutheran Church and will be received at the service or through Zieren Funeral Home.
