John Edward Carroll Obituary

We bid farewell to John Edward Carroll of Salem, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 27, 2025 at the age of 68. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Alva Carroll; his nephew Justin Carroll; and his niece Kati Carroll. He is survived by: his mother Betty Carroll (Newcome) of Nokomis; his wife Bonnie Carroll (Thompson) of Salem; his children, April Carroll of Salem, Jessica Carroll (Samara) of Salem, Jason Carroll (Melissa) of Salem and Amy Lane (Joe) of Centralia; his stepchildren, Kisten Swisher of Salem and Karissa Durham of Salem; his siblings, Brenda Krusley of Pana, Charlotte Carroll of Nokomis, David Carroll of Nokomis and Barbara Maroon (Charles) of Brownstown; and the mother of his children Janet Carroll. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, six step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to the family and can be accepted at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem or at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis.