Carla Sue Otken Obituary (2019 - 2019)

Virden - Carla Sue Otken, 73, passed away at 11:55 P.M. Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL with her family at her bedside. Carla was born in Springfield, IL a daughter to Archibald and Phyllis (Heistad) Virden. She married Gary Otken on October 30, 1980 in Virden, IL. Carla graduated from Virden High School, Class of 1964 and was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She worked for the State of Illinois with the Department of Historic Preservation. As a past time Carla loved to visit the casinos. Carla is survived by her husband, Gary Otken of Virden, IL; sons, Patrick (Kim) Gremo of Elgin, IL, Christopher (Jennifer) Gremo of McHenry, IL, Scott (Jessica) Gremo of Argenta, IL; daughters, Wendy (Jerry) Peper of Illiopolis, IL, Michele and Stephanie Otken both of Springfield, IL; sister, Marilyn Bliler of Diamond Head, MS and 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 niece. She is preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 22, 2019 also at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home with the Rev. Father James Palakudy officiating. In lieu of flowers, donation are requested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Interment will be in Virden Cemetery, Virden, IL.