Carolyn A. Schmitt
February 13, 1928 – June 26, 2023
Carolyn A. Schmitt, age 95, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:32 PM – Monday, June 26, 2023, at Carle
Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Carolyn was born on February 13, 1928, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Clark E. and Jennie (Mowrer) Stoltz.
She married Joseph H. Schmitt Jr. on January 12, 1952, in Wendelin, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on
May 12, 1992.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked hard on the family farm until they retired
from farming in 1975. Carolyn and Joe then moved to Olney, where she was the Office Manager for H&R
Block for over 20 years.
Carolyn as also a world traveler, taking many trips with sister Guinevere and occasionally their sister Shirley
would accompany them.
Carolyn is survived by her son Kelly (Karen McGee) Schmitt of Springfield, Vermont; and daughter Gail (Lee)
Greathouse of Albion, Illinois. Grandchildren, Joseph Greathouse, Jonathan Schmitt, Sarah Schmitt, Erin
Boucher, Rebecca Schmitt, and 3 great-grandchildren. Brother Henry (Barbara) Stoltz of Russellville, Arkansas.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Clifford Schmitt, sisters; Guinevere Hessen, and
Shirley Stout, brothers; Warren Stoltz, Jack Stoltz, and Jim Stoltz.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney,
Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
