Irene Clara (Schroeder) Carl, 94, died February 14, 2011 at Manor Care at Oak Lawn West, Oak Lawn, Illinois. She was born October 3, 1916 at Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Henry J. and Clara Frances (Geil) Schroeder. She married Ralph E. "Pete" Carl July 6, 1943 at Albert, Kansas. He died October 15, 1975. A Great Bend resident since 1977, coming from Chanute, Kansas, moving to Oak Lawn in 2005, Mrs. Carl was a seamstress for Burlington Overall Factory. Mrs. Carl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Silver and Gold Club, and RSVP, all of Great Bend. Survivors include one son: Melvin Schroeder and wife Karen, Oak Lawn, Illinois; four grandchildren: Lynda Stencel and husband Edward; Suzanne Schroeder; Timothy Schroeder and wife Diane; and Nanci Griffin and husband Jason; three great-grandchildren: Brian Teal and wife Erika; Veronica Schroeder; and Mitchell Schroeder; and one great-great-grandchild, Kailyn Teal. She was preceded in death by one brother, Alfred Schroeder; and two sisters, Louise Bowyer and Helen Schroeder. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. The Reverend James A. Strasen will officiate. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Memorial Park, Chanute, Kansas. Friends may call from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home.