Rosada Jane Feikert Carnes

 

Rosada Jane Feikert Carnes, age 79, of rural Media, Illinois died at 6:37 a.m. Saturday October 10, 2015 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst. She was born August 13, 1936 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of William F. and Ada McDaniel Feikert. On January 18, 1956, she married Donald Carnes in Stronghurst. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2009.

Mrs. Carnes spent her life as a wife, mother, and a homemaker. She cherished spending time with her family. She also loved gardening and nature. She was a member of the Stronghurst Christian Church, Stronghurst American Legion Post#765 Auxiliary, and a leader for the American Legion Junior Auxiliary. She enjoyed attending the Flying Hooks and Needles Club and was an avid crocheter.

Survivors include one son, Donald (Carla) Carnes Jr, of Media, IL, four daughters, Peggy Lynn (Jim) Pullins, Donna (Terry) Painter and Treasa Pence, all of Stronghurst, Bonnie Jo Carnes of Chapel Hill, TN, five grandchildren, Craig Carnes, Tracy Eastin, Travis (Alicia) Pence, Montana Pence, and Zachary Swisher, five great grandchildren, Alec Dean, Emma Rose, Abby Renee, and Ethan James Eastin, and Lucas Aaron Pence, one sister, Anna Blythe of Biggsville, IL, and two brothers, Lloyd Feikert of LaHarpe, IL, and Harold Feikert of Bushnell, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, James Edward "Eddie" Carnes, and ten brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 14, 2015 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Rev. Steve Minkler officiating. Burial will follow in the Stronghurst Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Banks & Beals. Memorials have been established for the Stronghurst American Legion Auxiliary Post #765, LaMoine Christian Service Camp (Cabin Fund), and Family Outreach Community Center (Backpack Program). Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com