Carol A. Techau

May 21, 1947 - June 4, 2018

Reverend Carol A. Techau, age 71 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 4:24 P.M., Monday, June 4, 2018 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Chrisman Church of the Nazarene, 313 N. Pennsylvania St, Chrisman, IL 61924. A celebration of her life will be held from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Coles County LifeSpan Center, 11021 E. Co Rd 800 N, Charleston, IL 61920. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Carol was born May 21, 1947 in Findlay, OH, daughter of the late Donald R. and Betty J. (Wolfe) Lane. She married Joseph H. Techau on June 3, 1967 in Mount Blanchard, OH. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Joe Techau of Mattoon, IL; two sons, William D. Techau of Champaign, IL, Anthony F. Collins of Decatur, IL; and one daughter, Donna R. Techau of Chicago, IL. Carol was a person of faith and lived her life serving others. In her earlier years, Carol was a missionary for the International Church of Nazarene in both Papua New Guinea and Vietnam. She ministered in multiple parishes including Mattoon First Church of the Nazarene and Bethel Church of the Nazarene near Beardstown, IL. She and her husband also served parishes in Belleville, IL, Havana, IL, and Chrisman, IL. She served as Hospice Chaplain for Lincolnland Hospice. During her ministry, she also served on the General Nazarene Missions International Council, and was the President of the Illinois District NMI. She found unique ways of ministering in places like The Salvation Army, and CCAR Industries in Charleston, IL. In her most recent years, Carol dedicated her time helping others as volunteer at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center. She enjoyed singing in Orpheus Choir when she attended Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. She loved music and loved to play chess. She was known for her affectionate and compassionate nature; Carol loved all people and her beagle, Molly. She devoted her life to Jesus, her husband, and her children. Carol was inspiration to all who knew her and adored by many, she will be greatly missed. Memorials in Carol’s honor may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Cancer Center, 1000 Health Center Drive, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.