Carlyn F. Brandt Obituary (1960 - 2015)

Carlyn F. Brandt, 54 of Rockton, IL was promoted to glory with her heavenly Father at 2:30 pm Friday October 23, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 7, 1960 in Fremont, Michigan the daughter of Sharon Bramer (Ken) Boerman and Carl Buitendorp. Carlyn graduated from Fremont HS in Fremont, MI. She married David A. Brandt in Fremont, MI on May 30, 1981 and they moved to Rockton, IL in 1984. Carlyn worked in the Rockton School District #140 for 19 years, and finished as the Food Service Director. She was an active member of Hope Evangelical Free Church in Roscoe. Carlyn was a beautiful woman of God, sister in Christ, faithful wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. She was committed to God’s Word and bible study, along with quilting, knitting, and sewing. Many of these unique labors of love were shared freely. Her loving family includes husband David; sons First Class Petty Officer (Surface Warfare) Calvin T. Brandt; Derek W. (Crissy) Brandt, their children Kenton, Mackenzie, and Kendall; daughter Cristi R. (Brent) Nelson, their son Clark; mother Sharon (Ken) Boerman, sisters Luann (Ron) Gardner, Tami (Tim) Pearl; several nieces and nephews. Life Celebration Ceremony at 2:00 pm Saturday Oct 31, 2015 at Hope Evangelical Free Church 5656 Elevator Rd Roscoe, IL. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home – 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton, IL from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hope Evangelical Free Church Women’s Ministry 5656 Elevator Rd. Roscoe, IL 61073.