Carolyn Aline Weger

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Aline Weger, daughter of Emerial Lee Owen Sr. and Leona Virginia Mason Owen and step-daughter of Dedie Elizabeth Lanham Owen, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Legacy Ranch Memory Care in Midland, Texas surrounded by family. Carolyn was born September 6, 1933, in Wayne County, Illinois. 

She was united in holy matrimony to Richard Lee Weger on October 1, 1955. Shortly after, Richard’s job with Texaco relocated them from Illinois to New Iberia, where they raised three children. Her husband of nearly 50 years, Richard, preceded her in death on February 24, 2005. 

At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church in New Iberia, where she and Richard invested much of their lives. She continued to witness in her later years in the assisted living homes in which she lived. 

Carolyn found enjoyment with Oubre’s Lumber of New Iberia, where she served as bookkeeper. She and Richard lived a fruitful life to the very end and were loved by many. Although her body has passed to heaven, her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. 

Her life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children, Dennis L. (Karen) Weger of Plainwell, Michigan, and Damon R. (Senette) Weger of Midland, Texas. She is survived by Cecile Haley (widow of Kevin Weger); 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Richard Owen; three sisters, Virginia Bashore, Barbara DeWitt and Shirley Simpson; and a host of nephews and nieces. She also is survived by sisters-in-law Fran Muhs, Karen Everett and Donna Bodnar. 

She was preceded in death by her eldest child, Kevin Owen Weger, who died on April 8, 1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents and stepmother; brothers Emerial Owen Jr., Gene Owen, Rexford Owen, Ronnie Owen and Dennis Owen (infant); sisters Kathleen Simpson, Sharon Witwer and Jerry Ann Owen (infant); father and mother-in-law Leonard and Ruth Weger; brother-in-law Donald Weger; and sister-in-law Naomi Christensen. 

Visitation (9-11 a.m.) and Memorial service (11 a.m.) will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Johnson and Vaughn Funeral Home, 106 NE 4th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837.

Private burial at Maple Hill Cemetery following the service.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to The Gideons International at www.sendtheword.org.