Carol L Trotter

Carol L. Trotter, 76, of Roscoe left us unexpectedly on September 2, 2024. She was born in Melrose Park, IL, on October 3, 1947, the only daughter of Paul and Lucille (Holm) Fitzner. A graduate of Wheaton Central High School, class of 1965. She went on to marry Thomas D. Trotter on April 29, 1967, at Geneva Road Baptist Church in Wheaton, IL, and was a devoted wife for over 57 years. She held various jobs over the years, most importantly she was a stay-at-home mom for her four children. She worked at Four Star Restaurant in Belvidere, Edward’s Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove, K’s Merchandise in Rockford, and eventually went on to work for the Boone County Farm Service Agency in Belvidere in 1987, where she worked until retiring in June of 2012, after more than 25 years. At the Boone County Farm Service Agency, she provided a variety of assisted services for the local farming community. But what Carol enjoyed the most in life was spending time with her family: cooking out, shopping adventures, reading a good book before bedtime, taking a trip to a local winery, coffee time in the morning, dinners/lunches out with her family, and snuggles with her grandchildren and great grandchildren every chance she could. Having her family and loved ones around brought her so much joy and happiness. She was the greatest mom in the World, putting everyone else first, a nurturing soul, and was always compassionate and caring to others. She gave great hugs and was truly a wonderful person, the pillar of our family, and she will be greatly missed by all of us who loved her so very much. She dedicated most of her time over the past 7 years as the primary caregiver for her mother, Lucille, and more recently her husband, Tom.

Survivors include husband, Thomas D. Trotter Sr.; children, Lisa (Mike) Havens, Tom Trotter Jr., Lora (Matt Rotramel) Blazer, and Jennifer (Chad) DeMarre; 9 grandchildren, Reece (Shelby) Trotter, Riley (Ashley) Trotter, Briele (Kyle Wynn) Trotter, Bryce (Andrea) Havens, Brittney (Jimmy Paris) Havens, Cole Blazer, Tyler Blazer, Gavin DeMarre, and Austin DeMarre; 7 great grandchildren, Bryson Havens, Avery Havens, Nolan Trotter, Madison Trotter, Oakley Trotter, Huntley Trotter, and Caliey Trotter; brother, Mike (Cathy) Fitzner; nieces, Penni (Phil) Bye (sons Preston and Parker), and Beth Fitzner (son Seth); nephews, Charlie Fitzner, Sam Fitzner and Mark (Sarah) Fitzner; sisters-in-law, Linda Fitzner and Regine Fitzner, and brothers-in-law, George (Jeanne) Trotter, Jeff (Diane) Trotter, and sister-in-law, Kathy Trotter. There are so many close cousins, other extended family members (too numerous to list), and close friends whom Carol loved very dearly.

Predeceased by her parents, Paul and Lucille Fitzner; brothers Gary Fitzner and Jim Fitzner; nephew, Chase Fitzner; sister-in-law, Lynda (Ray) Lawrence, and brother-in-law, Jim Trotter.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. A lunch buffet will be served, with a cash bar available (dress attire: casual). Please contact the family or Honquest Family Funeral Homes for details.

Favorite Song: ‘What a Wonderful World’ Louis Armstrong

“I see trees of green

Red roses too

I see them bloom

For me and you

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world”

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