Carole Preiss

BRAIDWOOD—Carole Jane Preiss, (nee Banks), 75, of Braidwood, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet
She was born May 27, 1944 in Savannah, GA to Theodore and Freddie (nee Wells) Banks. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Wilmington. Carole sold Avon and volunteered during tax season for senior citizens. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Chris Preiss, who she married May 18, 1984 in Joliet; three sons: David (Bernie) Gillis, of Wilmington; James (Jami) Gillis, of Braidwood and Kelly (Kelli) Preiss, of Wayne City, IL; one daughter, Kena Gretz, of Minooka; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, three sisters: Becky (Wayne) Fogg, of French Settlement, LA; Krista (Lynn) Rayburng, of Montello, WI and Miriam (Pat) McCarthy, of Savannah, GA; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her parents and one brother, Teddy Banks.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be private.
For more information and to visit her online guestbook, log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements.