CAROLYN SUE GUGEL

Carolyn Sue Gugel, 76, of Willard passed away on Nov. 30, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.
Gugel was born on March 24, 1946, to Oran and Marie Hall in Willard. She graduated from Willard High School in 1964.
In 1965, she met John Howard Gugel on a blind date, and they wed March 12, 1966, going on to have three children, Howard, Kim and Kerri.
Gugel was a longtime member of Berean Baptist Church, where she served in the choir, youth ministry, vacation bible school, and was most passionate serving as a nursery attendant.
Gugel was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Harold and Howard Hall; and sister Reba Cook.
Gugel is survived by her husband, John Gugel; son Howard (Julie) Gugel, daughters Kimberly (Dan) Stober and Kerri (Bob) Carleton; several grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister Nancy Roberts, and her longtime best friend Carol Gilmore and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at Berean Baptist Church in Springfield.