It is with comfort we celebrate Carolyn Fay Bossong, 84, going home to her heavenly Father on June 23, 2026. She was born to Edwin and Gertrude (Ferdinand) Hofer on November 11, 1941 in the Goodwine family home. She married Virgil E. Bossong in Schwer on June 14, 1959. Carolyn was the loving mother of Kim (Scott) Marsch of Gallatin, TN, and Kevin (Christine) Bossong of Watseka. She was the cherished grandmother of five grandchildren; Kole (Kacey) Bossong of West Lafayette, IN, Courtney (Todd) Lyznicki of West Lafayette, IN, Claire Bossong and fiancé, Josh Pullman of Alexandria, VA, Kalie (Kevin) McCormick of Denver, CO, and McKenzie (Will) Dolce of Lantana, FL; four great-grandchildren, Kinsley and Kian Bossong & Nellie and Ruth Lyznicki. Also surviving are her high school sweetheart and husband, Virgil Bossong of Watseka; along with her sister, Charlotte Adkins of Lafayette, IN and twin sister, Karen Yergler of Watseka; and several nieces and nephews. Carolyn will be greeted in heaven by both parents and one sister, Eunice White.
Carolyn never met a stranger! Her kindness was always on display within her church family, friends and especially within her community. She was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka for over 60 years and participated in their sewing group, bake sales and choir. She was a Sunday school teacher, organist, and volunteered for many visits to Prairieview Lutheran Nursing Home in Danforth.
She was the receptionist for the Iroquois County Courthouse for 24 years and completed her state retirement at City Hall. She later would work at H & R Block greeting clients during tax season.
Volunteering was always special to Carolyn and her most rewarding volunteer hours were spent with Iroquois Memorial Hospice and Iroquois Memorial Hospital. She spent 35 years with hospice and 10 years welcoming people at Iroquois Memorial Hospital. For 17 years she enjoyed fundraising and participating in Relay For Life for Cancer. Carolyn also found time to spend over 15 years as an election judge. She loved sharing her angel food cakes and did so in honor of her mother who taught her the skill. Carolyn was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, loved feeding her visiting birds, completing puzzles and nurturing hers and others African violets.
Though Carolyn left this world physically, her spirit lives on through the memories she etched in our hearts. Celebration of Life service will be held at the Knapp Funeral Home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jacob Schaeffer officiating and visitation will be held one hour prior also at the funeral home. Private burial will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Schwer.
Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice, Faith Lutheran Church in Watseka, or Iroquois Memorial Resident Home.
Please share a memory of Carolyn at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
