Carolyn K. Engebrecht, 93, formerly of Arenzville, IL, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Jacksonville. She was born February 21, 1930, in New Berlin, the daughter of Henry and Carrie (Gerhardt) Komnick. She married Donald Engebrecht in December of 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1998. Carolyn is survived by her children, Dan (Karen) Engebrecht and Donnette Engebrecht, all of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Drew (Kayla) Engebrecht of Urbandale, IA, and Kara (Willie) Cashmore of West Des Moines, IA; great grandchildren, William, Lydia, and Leigh Cashmore; sister, Lois Eckhoff of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Norma Brune. Carolyn graduated from Jacksonville High School with the class of 1948. She was employed for more than 30 years at Passavant Area Hospital, retiring as an administrative director of Materiel Management. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church for more than 70 years, where she taught Sunday School and served with the Ladies Guild. Carolyn was a farmers wife for nearly 50 years. Her husband, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids were the loves of her life. She devoted her time and energy to seeing that they were happy and cared for each and every day. The family sincerely thanks the staff of Cedarhurst of Jacksonville and Elara Caring Hospice for their devotion. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 12-2 PM at the church. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church or Salem Lutheran School. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com. Memorial Service Salem Lutheran Church Sunday, March 05, 2023 2:00 PM 222 East Beecher Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Visitation Salem Lutheran Church Sunday, March 05, 2023 222 East Beecher Jacksonville, Illinois 62650