Carol L. Gustoff

Carol L. Gustoff, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:33 PM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Carol was born on April 15, 1942 in Tacoma, WA to Elmer and Margaret R. (Adams) Schimmelpfennig. She married Fred Gustoff on November 17, 1962. He passed away at November 8, 2015.

Also preceding in death are her parents and son, Mark Gustoff.

Surviving are: one daughter, Christine Gustoff of Smithville, MO; two grandsons, Nicholas Gustoff and Bradley (Andrea) Gustoff; daughter-in-law, Tyla Gustoff of Chandler, AZ; one brother, Mike (Beth) Schimmelpfennig; two sisters, Lynn (John) Candler of Green Valley, IL and Kay Schimmelpfennig of Pekin; many nieces and nephews.

Carol started her career at Country Life Insurance in Chicago and later transferred to Bloomington, IL. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Susanna Circle and United Methodist Women. She enjoyed her church life and painting for family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Curt Keller officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday at the church. Interment will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with Carol’s arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Growing God’s Grace Fund in care of Grace United Methodist Church.