Carolyn L. Gigous

Carolyn L. Gigous, age 87, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born July 3, 1938, in Oregon, IL the daughter of Willis and Seeka (Brectors) Reimer. She attended Oregon schools. She married James L. Todd on March 3, 1956. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1964. Carolyn then married Jessie A. Gigous on Feb. 23, 1966, in Oregon. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2015. She worked throughout her life as a cook for Rock River Center, in the deli at Super Valu Grocery Store, at Conover Bakery, and as a waitress. Carolyn was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon. She loved being outside working in her flower gardens. Most of all, she loved being a mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents Willis and Seeka Reimer; her husbands James Todd and Jesse Gigous; and her stepchildren Jeanette Edgecomb and Jesse Gigous, Jr. She is survived by her children Kevin Todd; Ronald Todd; Gregory (Laurie) Todd; Jeffery (Dawn) Todd; and Dawn (Charles) Hudson all of Oregon, IL; step children Susan Marcum of Lindenwood, IL; Angie (Paul) Miller of Dalzell, IL; and Sheila Heath of Baraboo, WI; grandchildren Erica Miller, Shawn Todd, Nathan Todd, Kaylee Smith, Devin Todd, Keegan Todd, and Adam Quick, 15 great grandchildren, niece Cindy Quick and nephew Daniel Reimer. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Terese Whitten pastor of the church officiating. Burial will follow the service at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 5-7 PM at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street in Oregon, IL. A memorial fund is established in Carolyn’s name for St. Paul Lutheran Church.