Obituaries

Carroll Leroy Crouse

July 4th, 1941 – July 26th, 2026

Carroll Leroy Crouse, 85, of Macomb, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 4, 1941 to Ruel Crouse and Elizabeth Williams. Carroll married Joyce Ann Goveia on September 19, 1966. She survives.

Together they had 2 children, Dave (and Brenda) Crouse of Ipava, IL and Shelly (and Jim) Herndon of Adair, IL.

They had 5 grandchildren; Cecily (and CJ Edwards) Dorsett, Eli (and Makyna) Doyle, Clay (and Kelsey) Crouse, Kylie (and Seth) Kessler and Dawson (and Jenna) Chenoweth, 6 great-grandchildren; Ariana, Jace, Kinsley and Kayson Doyle, Crew Kessler and Declan Dorsett. All of whom survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers; James, Robert, Ruel, Kenneth, Virgil and Bill, and 2 sisters; Mary and Shirly.

He is survived by 1 brother; Ron (and Nancy) Crouse of Fairview, IL and one sister; Patricia Wood of Grady, Alabama, along with many nieces and nephews.

Carroll worked at Consol Coal in Norris, IL and Buckheart Coal in Canton, before going to Caterpillar in 1968, where he spent 30 years before retiring in 1998.

He owned and operated Carroll’s Lawn Care for many years. He had a love of cutting grass and took great pride in his work. Carroll was a Lover of Sports. He was an avid LA Dodgers fan as well as the Minnesota Vikings.

In the early years he could be found on a ballfield playing slow pitch as a Bernadotte Buccaneer with his fellow Caterpillar co-workers.
He loved being on the golf course, sitting around a card table, being at a good fishing hole with his son and grandsons or driving a tractor at Herndon Farms. He was widely known for his joke telling. Carroll didn’t know a stranger.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. A visitation will take place from 9 to 11 am prior to the service. His final resting place will be alongside his father/mother-in-law, Weir and Eleaner Goveia in the Ipava Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by the Ipava American Legion. A meal will follow at the Ipava American Legion. Memorials can be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice or the V.A. of Galesburg, IL.

Condolences

July 27th, 2026

I’m sorry to hear about Carroll. Our Boggs Crouse Wisconsin vacation is one of my favorite childhood memories. Keeping all of you in my prayers. Bobette Massaglia

July 27th, 2026

So sorry about your Dad. He was quite a guy. Liked visiting with him and watching him at the Ipava garden tractor pulls cheering on the boys.

July 27th, 2026

Carrol’s Family,
So sorry to hear of your families loss.
Prayers and hugs, Bob & Bucher

July 27th, 2026

To Joyce and family please accept our sympathy at the passing of Carroll, May you feel God*s love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

July 27th, 2026

So sorry to hear about Carroll. It was always a pleasure to be around him. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of all of you during this time.

July 27th, 2026

So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens

July 27th, 2026

We are so sorry for your loss, Carroll was such a joy to talk to. Our prayers are with you all.

July 27th, 2026

David, Brinda and family. I was shocked to learn of Carrols passing.
I have many found memories of playing with Carrol when we were kids. Joyce, I haven't got to know you like I did Carrol, but I know what it is like to lose the love of your life. I pray that God comforts you all. Donnie K and Joan

July 27th, 2026

So Sorry 🙏🙏

July 28th, 2026

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

July 28th, 2026

We are very sorry for your loss praying for your family Steve and Sharon musson

July 28th, 2026

I’m so very sorry for your families loss! He was such a sweet man.

July 28th, 2026

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Prayers for you and yours.
Linda Hamm

July 28th, 2026

Joyce and family, so sorry for your loss! What a great guy!Hoping fond memories will help you through this journey!
Wayne Demott

July 28th, 2026

Sorry for your loss, Joyce Fouts

July 28th, 2026

So sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through just recently lost my Dad, brother and mom. Prayers for your family.

July 28th, 2026

Shelly and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are sending thoughts and prayers to all. Sincerely Nancy Rutledge/Roy Evans

July 29th, 2026

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you
The Gary Taylor families

July 29th, 2026

So sad to hear of Carroll's passing. Many good memories from Lewistown family to Fairview family. My deepest sympathy to all family and friends. Martha Vaughn

July 29th, 2026

Thinking of you and your family.