Carol Emagene Zarske

Carol Emagene Zarske, age 83, of 257 Highland Ave., Galesburg, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006 at her residence. She was born November 27, 1922 in Galesburg, Illinois to Clarence Y. and Pansye Means Straub. She married Newland Zarske. She is survived by two sons, Steven Craig (Bonnie) Zarske of Moline and Thomas Ardell Zarske of Farmville, Virginia; a daughter, Nancy Diane Zarske-Gawthrop of Galesburg, 6 grandchildren, including Susan Michelle Faulkner who cared for her and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter. She graduated from Galesburg High School and Brown’s Business College. She was first employed at Mayo General Clinic in Galesburg during WWII. She later worked as a secretary for 28 years at First National Bank in Galesburg, retiring in 1986. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg, where she served as a deacon. She was a member of the Pilot Club, Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Christian Women’s Club. She performed “An Evening with Steven Foster” along with her granddaughter Susan at area nursing homes, church groups and banquets. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 at First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Watson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.