- Date Of Birth: October 7, 1921
- Date Of Death: May 31, 2015
- State: Illinois
Carolyn A. Byington, age 93 of Shannon, IL, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. She was born October 7, 1921; the daughter of the late William and Laura (Moring) Nesemeier. She was a graduate of Shannon High School. Carolyn married Loral Byington on December 6, 1941, in Prairie Dell; he died on April 7, 2008.
After their marriage, Carolyn farmed alongside her husband and resided on the family farm. They were both members of the Flying Farmers. Carolyn was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Shannon and was active in the United Methodist Women. She loved gardening, both flowers, and vegetables. She also enjoyed bird watching and music, especially playing the piano. Most of all Carolyn loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a very important part of her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Guido) Ledergerber of Walnut, IL; three sons, Rhett (Rebecca) Byington of Big Rock, IL, Gene (Nancy) Byington of Lanark, IL, and Alan Byington of Shannon; nine grandchildren; Beau (Lynn) Byington, Jarrod (Lindsay) Byington, Brenda (Pete) Holm, Ryan (Tricia) Byington, Brooke (Grant) Jamison, Ashlie (Josh) Myers, Natalie Byington, Anya (Jonathan) Barnas, Mesha (Jared Vandeventer) Ledergerber; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Jan Peterson of New Port Richey, FL; and brother, Don (Charlotte) Nesemeier of Shannon.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loral; sister, Betty Erdmier; and brother, Stan Nesemeier.
