Carole Mae Hack, 81, of Jacksonville, IL, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Jacksonville.

She was born on January 17, 1942, to Gerald and Mae (McColly) Silvis in Greensburg, PA. She first married Mike Templin and they later divorced. He survives in Centennial, CO. She then married Pete Foersterling, and he preceded her in death. Carole married Rolf Hack on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, in Jacksonville. Rolf preceded her in death on June 19, 2005.

She is survived by her children, Peter Foersterling of Brookline, MA, Jessica Hack of Baden Baden, Germany, Philip (Linda) Templin of Centennial, CO, Erik R. (Jennifer) Hack of Jacksonville, Samantha (Chris Ritzo) Hack of Aurora, CO, and Konrad (Erica) Hack of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren, Hannah Templin of Northglenn, CO, and Lance Templin of Belgrade, ME; sisters, Helen (Dennis) Silvis-Miller of Weyers Cave, VA, and Kathryn (David) Surbeck of White Hall; her aunt, Kitty Jo Hellman of Latrobe, PA; companion, Charles "Charley" Frank of Jacksonville; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Pete & Rolf; and one sister, Martha Ann Templin.

Carole graduated from MacMurry College in 1962, and then later went on to get her Masters Degree in Communication at Sangamon State University (now UIS), graduating in 1991. She worked at Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) for 27 years. Towards the end of those 27 years, she also started working as the Jacksonville correspondent for the State Journal-Register. After retiring from ISD, she taught at Routt Catholic High School for the next 10 years.

Mrs. Hack attended Trinity Episcopal Church. Carole was a member of the Jacksonville Art Association, Jacksonville Symphony Society, Read & Feed, and the Martini Night Group. She loved art, reading, writing, and the programming of NPR and PBS.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM November 11, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends at the church from 10 – 11 AM, prior to the service. Memorial donations in memory of Carole are suggested to the Jacksonville Art Association, WUIS Public Radio, or WILL Public TV. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.