Carol Jean Finan

Carol Jean Finan, of Barrington, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at the age of 87.

She was born July 15, 1931 in Chicago to the late Earl Frank and Eva Bernice (nee Larsen) Helmer.

Carol was a tireless volunteer between Elmhurst First United Methodist Church and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She was very involved with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital as a member of the volunteer guild, a Foundation Board Member, and the hospital’s resale shop. She was also a long-time member of PEO.

Carol and two long-time friends ran their own gift business, Baskets Plus, in Elmhurst for many years, making a successful business out of her creative talents.

Outside of her charitable and business endeavors, Carol was a fabulous cook and the ultimate hostess in Elmhurst, Barrington and Incline Village, Nevada. She enjoyed spending summers at her beloved Lake Tahoe, especially with her grandchildren present. She also loved traveling, with one of her fondest memories being a 50th wedding anniversary trip in 2008 to Italy with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her children, Christopher (Heidi) Finan and Jan (Daniel) Hoeltgen; her grandchildren, Nicholas and Dylan Finan and Eve and Sophie Hoeltgen; sister, Nancy Ziegle; and her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Finan.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd, Barrington, IL 60010.

Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation, 155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126.