PROPHETSTOWN - Carol A. Abramson, 81, of Prophetstown died Nov. 29, 2020 at Allure of Prophetstown.

A private family funeral service will be held at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown with Rich Criss officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace.

Carol was born May 23, 1939 in Chicago to Edward Frank and Marie B. (Houser) Sedivec. She married Jack Abramson on Feb. 9, 1963 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1984.  

Survivors include one daughter, Jennifer (Gene) Sleeman of Prophetstown; one brother, Dale (Mary Lynn) Sedivec of Concord, N.C.; and a very special friend, Mary Panosh of Villa Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Carol received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Central College in Naperville. Shortly after graduating from college, she became a teacher in the Downers Grove area and taught 3rd grade for 10 years. She became a homemaker and with her keen eye for interior design, she did a first-rate job decorating her home. Carol loved and enjoyed riding horses; she also trained dogs.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to the ASPCA.

To send online condolences, go to www.bosmagibson.com.