Carole L. Ackerson

Carole L. Ackerson, 77, of Dixon, Illinois, passed away at her home on November 22, 2023 after a valiant battle with Huntington’s Disease. Carole was born on September 2, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois to Charles and Elizabeth Schick. She was a loving and caring individual, always putting others before herself. Carole had a strong-willed personality and was known for her kindness, generosity, and compassion. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family meant the world to her. Carole is survived by her beloved husband, Carl Ackerson, and her children: Ronette (Roy) McKnight, Britt (Isabel) Hillison, Michael (Shelley) Hillison, and Toni (Jason) Barnett. She is also survived by her stepson, Larry Ackerson, and her sisters: Betty (John) Tautz, Joanne "Jo" Wicks, and Virginia "Ginny" Herbon, as well as her brother, Douglas (Louise) Schick. Carole cherished her grandchildren: Christopher (Alyssa) McKnight, Devon (Joe Lillyman) McKnight, Breanna (Krystal Martinez) Hillison, Zachary (Whitney Whited) Hillison, Christian (Kimberly) Hillison, Emilia and Maggie Barnett, Rylee and Alex Hillison, Don (Amanda) Schofield, Erica and Jason Bennett, and her bonus granddaughter, Alysha (Tyler Full) Boettger. She was also a loving great-grandmother to Ayden and Madigan Rowley, Arthur, Teddi, and Murphy McKnight, Ellie and Carter Hillison, Violet Hillison, and Brody and Myah Bennett. Carole was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Schick, her father, Charles Schick, her brothers: Theodore, John "Jack," William "Mike," and Charles "Butch" Schick, her brother-in-law’s: Charles "Chuck" Herbon, Paul, and Charles Ackerson, and her step-daughter, Nancy Schofield. Carole dedicated much of her life to being a devoted stay-at-home mom to her four loving children, she had also worked at Fisher Price in Murray, Kentucky, for a short time and later joined Walmart when she moved back to Dixon, Illinois. In her free time, Carole enjoyed Harley rides with her husband Carl as well as boating and spending quality time together by the lake at their home on the Lake of the Ozarks. No state was too far when it came to traveling to see her children and grandchildren in Illinois, Kentucky and Texas, visiting as often as time would allow. She took great pleasure in attending her grandchildren's special events and always made sure to take care of her family and anyone around her. Carole had a very special bond with her dog, Molly, who loved her dearly and tirelessly stayed by her until the very end. A funeral service will be held on December 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, Illinois. Prior to the funeral, the family will be present at 1:00 PM for a short visitation for those wishing to return the love Carole had given to them. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Unity Hospice in memory of Carole. Carole L. Ackerson will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her kind and selfless nature will forever be remembered, and her legacy of love and compassion will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched. Arrangements by the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com.

Carole L. Ackerson

September 2, 1946 - November 22, 2023