Service Details
In accordance with Eileen’s wishes, a private internment for immediate family will be held.
“A shining light has dimmed here on earth, but Heaven has gained a new angel.”
Eileen M. Carls, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2024. Eileen was born on July 12, 1926, in Kenosha, to Harry and Julia (Bonk) Orth.
On December 29, 1945, Eileen married Raymond Carls. They celebrated 58 years together and had four children: Patricia (Lee) Fuhrman, Rich Carls, Julie (Ed) Mohrbacher and Don Carls. She is also mourned by her grandchildren: Ryan (Jennie) Fuhrman, Taryn (Tony) Hall, Jennifer (Chad) Lawrence, Troy (Janine) Carls, Ashleigh Mohrbacher, Corey Carls, Courtney Carls, Nicole Carls and Shayne Carls.
Eileen has a dear sister-in-law, Ellie Orth, and many great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews ~ too numerous to mention.
Eileen enjoyed cooking, reading and collecting cookbooks as well as playing cards with their card club. Eileen left with beautiful memories of several trips taken with her daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Lee Fuhrman.
Most of all, Eileen was a very loving and wonderful mother, grandmother and sister, who will be missed dearly but will forever be in the hearts of those she left behind. The family finds comfort in knowing Eileen joins Ray and they are once again together and in peace with God.
Eileen was a woman of faith and was greeted in Heaven by her loving husband Ray, her son, Don, Eileen’s parents and six siblings, Virginia (Ed) Wawiorka, Margaret (John) Gadwell, Dorothy (Ed) Sadowski, Harry (Charlotte) Orth, Bob Orth and Don Orth, sister-in-law, Elaine (Jim) Verhegge, and her grandson, Jason Fuhrman.
A special thank you to Eileen’s daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Ed Mohrbacher, for their selfless and compassionate love and care they provided to Eileen for over 20 years, a promise Julie made to her father before he passed.
From a grateful family and with a special thank you to Liz and Amy from Compassus, and to our nurse, Ashleigh Mohrbacher, for her loving care over the years and in her Grandmother’s final hours.
In accordance with Eileen’s wishes, a private internment for immediate family will be held.
“Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.”
Nancy Stein & Families says
Our prayers & thoughts are with you, at this difficult time!!
Nancy Stein & Families
Amy Eickhorst says
I was truly blessed to be able to have had the chance to take care of and gotten to know miss Eileen in the last few months of her life. She was a joy to take care of I will miss her sweet smile. Julie and Ed did a wonderful job with her also the last couple months of her life. Eileen knew how loved she was and you all have just gained another guardian angel. God bless to entire family you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Ruth Mandala says
A mother’s love lives in our hearts forever. My sympathy to your family for your loss.
Mike Sullivan says
Rest in eternal peace Mama Bear. I remember your visits to Arizona and your kindness and infectious smile was your trademark . Take solace that you left this world better off by your presence . ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻peace and love. Mike Sullivan
Julie Carls-Mohrbacher says
Mom, we had such a special bond. First, I must thank you for everything you provided and did for my family and myself. You were a beacon of light in so many people’s lives, that I just marvel at the gift of love you gave so unselfishly to all! The pain is gone, and you’re in Heaven now with Dad, Don and so many loved ones ~ what a joyous celebration! God bless your soul. I am a better person from knowing you.
Barry & Jean Mano says
Very nice and complete obituary. Eileen certainly lived a wonderful life.
Janice (Sadowski)& Hamid Eslan says
Aunt Eileen brought fun and love into our lives. She is now at peace in the arms of Our Lord.
Sharon Donovan Rief says
Grandma Bear, you were a second mother to me I loved the
Visits we had in Az. I am comforted by the fact you’re joined in Heaven now with Ray and Don. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in Peace in Eternity. God’s promise to those
Who have loved him. It was a pleasure to have been a bit part
Of your life. Your smile, and laugh were contagious and will
Live on in my Heart and memories.
Until we meet again.
Love, Sharon Donovan Rief
Thomas B. Olsen says
Your mother was a ray of sunshine in my neighborhood. She always had a smile and nice word to spread. She will be greatly miss, but not forgotten.
Corey Carls says
On my 30th Birthday I threw a party at my house. A hot day in June you drove 30min in your car with no air conditioner to come see me. You were sweating a little when I met you in front. I said I could’ve came on got you, you said oh don’t be silly. We did a jello shot and you were the hit of the party(of course). You did anything for those you loved and you loved many. It makes sense you don’t want a big funeral you didn’t give so much for any other reason is that’s who you were. To me you were also a Grandma,Mom,therapist and a friend. You’ll be missed.
Linda Knudsen says
Auntie, you were always the life of the party. As a little girl you made all of us kids laugh. As an adult you told us your funniest stories. Right now you are with my mom and all the others celebrating your arrival in heaven. Love you forever Auntie❤️
Pat Fuhrman says
My Mama +…
You were larger than life.
You were much more than a Mother, a Matriarch & a Mentor to us all. You were an Instituion in and of itself.
You were so loved by not only your Family, but by everyone you touched – friends, acquaintances – strangers! I witnessed it wherever we went! Your impact on all of our lives made us all better for having you in it! I pray I can be 1/8th of you!! God’s blessings & love eternally!
Daughter Pat