Carole L. Lawson Herrmann

Carole L. Lawson Herrmann, 81, of East Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:02 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at Rosewood Nursing Home in East Peoria surrounded by her family.

She was born July 19, 1935 in Plymouth, Illinois the daughter of Joseph G. and Mary Louise Holstine Lawson. She married Ronald L. Foster November 6, 1955 in Macomb, Illinois. She later married Lewis Fosco in 1984 in Peoria. He preceded her in death. She then married William “Bill” Herrmann June 15, 1995 in Metamora, Illinois. He preceded her in death January 3, 2013.

Surviving is a daughter, Rhonda Sturgeon of Galesburg, a brother, Ronald G. Lawson of Seaside, California, six grandchildren, Tabitha (and Eric) Sundburg, Tara Hillier, Trisha Hillier, Torrie Hillier, Tamara Diefendorf and Samuel (and Heather) Diefendorf, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Crystal L. Foster on December 22, 2015, a brother, David Joseph “Joe” Lawson and a sister, Marilyn McCoin.

Carole was a beautician for 18 years in the Macomb and Galesburg area. She later worked as Campus Police for District #150 for 18 years, Peoria High for 6 years and Manual High for 12 years. She graduated from Western High in 1953 and beauty school in Chicago. She served as the state officer for the Hairdresser Association. Carole enjoyed making jewelry out of beads.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, November 11, 2016 at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Pamela Marolla will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am at the church. Cremation will be accorded. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association or the Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com