Carol Ann (Isenberger) Borchardt, 80, of Lena, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 22, 2023, while at SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home after a brief illness. Carol was born in Freeport, Illinois on September 19, 1942 to Thurlo and Eldora Isenberger. She graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1960 and worked at General Casualty Insurance company. Carol married Jack Borchardt on August 31, 1962 in Lena. She was employed by various places over the years, including The Lena Nursing Home, The Lena Drive Inn, Kolb Lena Cheese factory, Corp Tire and Colony Brands.

Carol loved to travel, play cards, cook and bake. "Grandma Carol" was known for making her grandchildren's birthday cakes - specially customized to their requests, and always had her famous cookies on hand so they would be ready whenever someone mentioned being out of cookies. She treasured any and all time spent with her family and proudly attended all of her grandchildren's activities over the years.

Together for 43 years, Carol and Jack raised four children of whom they were extremely proud. Their children are Scott (Dana) Borchardt of Lena, Brian (Marci) Borchardt of Orangeville, Sherry (Terry) Burke and Jennifer (Jared) Sheppard all of Lena.

Grandma Carol and Grandpa Jack treasured memories made with their nine grandchildren Jared (Ashley Radloff) Borchardt of Waupaca, WI, Nick (Nicole) Borchardt and Megan (Jay Bailey) Borchardt all of Lena, Clarissa (Chris) Brown of Mahomet IL, Courtney Borchardt of Champaign IL, Carter and Camden Burke and Zavier and Mila Sheppard all of Lena. Carol's great grandchildren are Gabriel and Jordyn Brown. She was the epitome of a grandmother - unconditionally loving and helping with whatever was needed. Later in life, Carol found a special companion, Gary Hawkinson, and they enjoyed 7 years together.

Carol is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her sister, Mary Lou Morden of Lena along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at SSM Monroe Hospital, and especially the SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home for the excellent care given to her and her family the past few weeks.

Welcoming Carol to her eternal home is her husband of 43 years, Jack, her parents, Thurlo and Eldora Isenberger, along with Jack's sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois (Fremont) Short, Theora (Everett) Huenefeld and Gayle (Robert) Lobdell and many other special relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, February 24 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Leamon's Funeral Home in Lena.

Christian funeral service will be held Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedarville United Methodist Church in Cedarville with a luncheon to follow at the church after committal service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

The family requests that those attending the service(s) dress casually and comfortably.

A memorial has been established in her name.