Caroline M. "Carrie" Arnold Obituary (1930 - 2016)

Caroline M. Carrie Arnold, 86, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:12 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her home. Her Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 19 at a time and place to be announced at a later date. A private family burial will take place in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wedrose Acres Animal Sanctuary, 16747 Kappa Rd, Gridley, IL 61744. Carrie was born July 27, 1930 in Bloomington, the daughter of Oscar and Martha Bock Rheim. She married Chalmer C. Arnold on January 14, 1951 in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1985. Survivors include a son, Scott Arnold of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Briana (Everett) Hazen of Montgomery, AL, Haley Arnold of Bloomington and Bryce Arnold of Champaign; three great-grandchildren, Logan Hazen of Montgomery, AL, Frances (Travis) Hutchinson of Auburn, AL and Trenton Hazen of Montgomery, AL; and three special nephews, Dean, Terry and Craig Maxwell. She was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Art Rheim, two sisters, Leota Maxwell and Louise Voigt; a son, Jeff Arnold and a daughter-in-law, Molly Arnold. Carrie graduated from Bloomington High School and worked in the Business Office at Illinois Wesleyan University for over 30 years. She enjoyed quilting and made numerous quilts for family and friends. She also enjoyed reading and traveling to warm climates. Carrie was fun loving and had a positive attitude. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.The family would like to thank Paul Oates for his support of the Arnold family.