Carol L. Gettinger, age 81, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Fireside House of Centralia in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on May 18, 1935 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Ray and Alma (Feltz) Gettinger.

Ms. Gettinger is survived by her sister, Elvern Waggoner and husband Charles of Centralia, Illinois, three brothers, Eugene F. Gettinger of Centralia, Illinois, Larry Gettinger and wife Linda of Centralia, Illinois and Mike Gettinger and wife Sonya of Centralia, Illinois, nieces, Lynn Ann Pigg and husband Steve, Lori Fiene and husband Nathan, Abbey Gettinger and Macey Gettinger, nephews, Lance Gettinger and wife Katie and Chuck Waggoner and wife Stephanie and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Ms. Gettinger was preceded in death by her parents.

Ms. Gettinger was born and raised in the Catholic faith.  She enjoyed watching television and playing bingo.  She cherished the time she spent with her family. She lived all of her life in Centralia, Illinois.

Private family services for Carol Gettinger will be held at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois with Father David Darin officiating.  Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Centralia, Illinois.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Gettinger's memory to St. Mary Catholic Church and will be received at the Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois. Please view the online obituary, send condolences or share memories with Ms. Gettinger's family at www.moranfuneralhome.net or on Facebook.