Carol O'Brien Harding's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Carol O'Brien Harding

November 27, 1949 - August 29, 2025 (75 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Carol O'Brien Harding's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home

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Carol O'Brien Harding

November 27, 1949 - August 29, 2025 (75 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Carol O'Brien Harding Obituary

The world bids farewell to Carol O'Brien Harding of Decatur, Illinois, departing on August 29, 2025 at the age of 75. Carol leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol O'Brien Harding to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James W. O'Brien and Kathryn O'Brien (Abell). She is survived by: her husband Joe of Decatur; her children, Sarah Gillespey (Matt Whitehead) of Decatur, Laura Topps (Mike) of Shorewood and Joe Harding (Amy Brewer) of Decatur; her grandchildren, Seth Gillespey, Abby Gillespey, James Topps and Olivia Topps; her stepgrandchildren, Jacob Whitehead, Rachel Whitehead and TJ Herman; and her siblings, Karin Fisher, Sharon Alberts (John), John O'Brien (Sandy) and Cheryl Eckert (John). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes School, St. Teresa High School & Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salisbury, NC.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home



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Sep 02

Visitation

Moran & Goebel Funeral Home
2801 N Monroe St, Decatur, IL 62526

Wed

Sep 03

Funeral Mass

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
3850 Lourdes Dr, Decatur, IL 62526

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Wed

Sep 03

Burial

St. Mary's Cemetery

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