Carol Tillman
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On June 30, 2020 @ 3:23 pm In 2020,Obituaries | 13 Comments
Carol Tillman, age 84 of Jordan, MN, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one-hour prior at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (313 Second Street) in Jordan. Father Neil Bakker will preside. Carol will be laid to rest at a private ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Melrose, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed by Carol’s family in her memory.
Friends over the age of 65 and/or with compromised immune systems are encouraged to watch the live streamed mass at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buSn1Q4aTpo. For those attending in person, face masks and social distancing are required for the health & safety of our community.
On December 16, 1935 in Melrose, MN, Carol Mary Egerman was born to Jacob and Jean (Berkley) Egerman. She was the youngest of four children and grew up in Melrose.
After graduating from high school, Carol obtained a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). For several decades, she worked side by side with Doctor Paul Stahler. She loved her job interacting with patients.
Carol met Don in high school, and they were high school sweethearts until they married on August 31, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church in Melrose. They were blessed with a son, Mike and daughter, Patty. Carol had a very special bond and deep love for her children. Carol and Don enjoyed traveling around the United States, visiting family and friends and took several international trips to Europe. For about eight years, they also loved wintering in Florida.
A devout Catholic, Carol lived each day to the fullest. She was a member of the St. John’s Choir for over 30 years. Carol volunteered her time with funeral luncheons and as a Cantor at church. She also assisted the nuns by laundering the Altar linens for many years. She loved to volunteer at St John’s Elementary School, where it brought her much joy to read stories to the children and assist those who needed more help with their reading skills. They called her Mrs. T!
Carol was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, aunt & mother-in-law. She also had other interests and passions. She relished entertaining and celebrating with family and friends. Carol just loved socializing and being around people including the Red Hatters. She also made the best rhubarb crisp and chicken and rice hot dish. Carol enjoyed many hobbies including reading, cross stitch, knitting, needlepoint and ceramics.
With a deep love of family, Carol was extremely proud of her granddaughter, Katie and right behind her were her grandpuppies Pepper, Nigel and Billie. Carol had an amazing personality. She expressed daily love, kindness, gratitude, optimism, loyalty, generosity and support to all.
Forever loved, Carol will be sadly missed by son, Mike (Pat) Tillman; daughter, Patty (Becky Coven) Tillman; granddaughter, Katie Tillman and other relatives and friends.
There to greet Carol home in eternal peace is her beloved husband, Don; parents, Jacob and Jean; siblings, Lyle (Hazel) Egerman, Vi Bethke and Mark (Nell) Egerman.
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What a nice lady!!! Have many fond memories of her from the years past……..always enjoyed being around her and singing in the choir with her………Rest in peace, Carol……..Sympathy Mike and Patty and all the family…
Mrs “T” was an amazing woman, nurse and friend. Her warm smile and hugs were always welcome. She will be missed.
Mike, Patti mad families – please accept our sincere condolences at this time of deep grief. Your mom was an amazing woman! We loved the social times we had with your mom, dad and other school staff during our years in Jordan. She had the best sense of humor and she loved deeply. It has been several years since we have seen Carol, but the impression she made on us during our time in Jordan is everlasting. God bless you all. Much love, Jack & Sue Parkins
Aunt Carol will be missed, she was always there to listen and give great hugs. Rest in peace.
Sympathy Mike, Patty and families.
Rest in peace dear friend, We remember all the fun card games with you and Don, and your visits to the lake. You were a beautiful lady and a kind friend. God bless you Mike, Patty and Kattie.
My deepest sympathy Mike,Pat, Patty, Becky and Katie, Sure do have some great memories of your mom and grandma especially our Saturday morning coffee crew. She was a beautiful lady with a singing voice to match. Rest in Peace dear friend..
Carol was always such a lovely, charming person. When we came to Jordan, she invited me to coffee at her house to meet other teachers’ wives. She gave so much kindness to those around her. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy, Char Senske
Tillman Family,
Carol was such a dear person. She was so kind and caring. Her smile was so welcoming. Prayers and sympathy to her family.
Mike and Patty, We want to extend our sincere sympathy to both of you and your families. Carol was so proud of all of you. She was such a caring person and did so much for others. We have such wonderful memories of our years of friendship. May Carol Rest in Peace. Marilyn & Lee Radermacher
Dear Mike, My condolences go out to you and your family. Your mother sounds like she was pretty great … just like you. Please take care during this time. Sincerely, Michelle Laurent
My condolences to Patty and Mike at their loss. Carol was my Aunt, but she was also like my older sister. We grew up together when I lived with my Grandma and Grandpa. We had the best of times with Carol singing, me playing the piano, and Grandpa playing his violin. I really miss those days. Carol’s work on earth is now finished, and it was good. Until we meet again in heaven. Love Jeannie!
Our deepest sympathies and condolences.
May her memory live on in each of you.
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Carol was the beautiful soprano voice in our St. John’s Choir. She was always kind and thoughtful.
When I was able to visit her at All Saints she was always in a positive upbeat mood,, enjoying the books she was reading.
She loved her family dearly and always kept me up to date on what was happening with them.
She was one sweet lady you were blessed to have as a mom and grandmother!