Carolyn B. Loeb Obituary (1931 - 2021)

Carolyn B. Loeb age 89 of Bloomington IL passed away at 4:53 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence. Her graveside service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday February 2, 2021 at the Jewish Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Pastor Brian Hastings will be officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers she asked that the fragrance of your friendship you had together linger in your memory. Arrangements are being handled by Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Carolyn was born December 31, 1931 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL the daughter of Harold C. and Evelyn Townill Walther. She married Fred B. Loeb on November 22, 1986. He passed away August 6, 1996. Carolyn graduated from Lockport High School, Joliet Conservatory of Music in piano and the Academy of Fine Art in Chicago. She also took a year of organ at the College of St. Francis, Joliet, IL. She experienced and pursued many interesting aspects of her given talents in a variety of ways. This included owning her own studio named Carolyn's Corner under which she taught ceramics art and crafts to all ages, free lanced commercial art, window display, floral design and book illustration. She was also a bridal consultant arranging the entire wedding with invitations, handmade gifts for the wedding party and reception out of her home for 20 years. Her mother helped make the gowns and flowers. Carolyn spent many happy hours playing her organ, singing and ballroom dancing. She also loved writing letters, stories, articles on special events as well as keeping a personal journal for her family. She was able to travel to Switzerland, the birthplace of her ancestors and various places in the states. She worked diligently on every phase of 2000 Bloomington Sesquicentennial including making a video of the event for future generations. It is now in the Bloomington Historical Museum and the Bloomington Public Library. Carolyn also enjoyed playing Mrs. Santa Claus for children and the Young Men's Club of Bloomington. Carolyn was a caring person who quietly helped others. She loved keeping busy. But never too busy to keep in touch with letters and phone calls to her friends. . She liked making people laugh and enjoyed life anyway she could. Her generosity with time and energy made her a special friend to many. Carolyn and her late husband Fred B. Loeb owned and operated F. Loeb Furniture in downtown Bloomington on Main Street until the closing, June 1996. She was preceded in death by her loving husband and parents. Before she passed away, she wanted to thank all her wonderful family and friends for their love and care and bringing happiness into her life. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.beckmemorial.com