Carol J. Baldridge, age 80, passed away Oct. 24, 2026.
Carol was the beloved wife of Richard Baldridge and mother of Daniel and the late Jeremy. Daughter of the late Erwin H. and Martha M. Goltermann. She is also survived by her siblings, Ronald (Dody) Goltermann, Anita (Dave) Walzer and Philip (Karen) Goltermann.
Carol is descended from the Goltermann family, who were successful farmers at 14th Street and Meyers Road, and who were instrumental in organizing Trinity Lutheran Church and Day School in York Center (Lombard).
A private graveside service was held at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace.
Memorials in Carol's name may be made to Cat Guardians, 932 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148.
Arrangements by Brust Funeral Home, Lombard, IL. Info: 888-629-0094.
