Ginger Carr

Ginger R. Carr

Age 91 of Morris, passed away Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born September 16, 1922 in Morris, Ginger was a daughter of the late Reas and Sadie Treftz-DeAtley. She was raised in Morris and went to work as a welder in the shipyards in California during World War II. After returning to Morris, Ginger also welded at the Seneca shipyards. Most recently she owned Ginger's Tap in Morris, which she operated until her retirement. It was the care that Ginger herself received from the Shriners Childrens Hospital as a child, that brought about her and her late husband's involvement and support with the Medinah Shriners. She was also a past member of the Morris VFW Auxiliary. Ginger enjoyed crocheting and loved to travel. She took great pleasure in driving, and could be found driving about town as recently as 3 weeks ago. Ginger will be remembered as a truly thoughtful person, who had a keen memory. She was dedicated to her close knit family, and cherished her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and their spouses and her great grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter Barb (Ron) Rath of Morris; granddaughter Danielle (Pete) Helland of St. Charles; grandson Steven (Erica) Rath of Stavanger; two great grandchildren: Maggie and Hailey; her niece and namesake Ginger (Russ) Ferguson of Morris and numerous great nieces, great nephews and many special friends.

Ginger was preceded in death by her parents Reas and Sadie DeAtley; husband John Carr, whom she married on August 28, 1963; two sisters: Marge Wise and Kate Lee and two brothers: Richard DeAtley and Donald DeAtley.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday December 3, 2013 between the hours of 4:00PM and 7:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 East Washington Street (one block East of Illinois Route 47) in Morris. Ginger will then lie in state Wednesday morning December 4th at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Jackson Street in Morris, from 10:00AM until time of funeral service 11:00AM. Reverend Dr. Roy Backus will officiate.

Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Morris.

Pallbearers will be: Steven Rath, Pete Helland, Jody Ferguson, Scott Ferguson, Jeff Struck and Bill Mitchell.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Ginger's memory to the Medinah Shriners, 550 North Shriners Drive, Addison, Illinois 60101 or Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. (815/942-2500)