By Jim Meridith
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    • Service

      Graveside Service
      1:00pm
      Tuesday, May 18, 2021
      Cisne Cemetery
      Cisne, Illinois

    • Full Obituary

      Gary Lynn Cariens, 69, of Fairfield Illinois passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois.

      Gary was born September 10, 1951 at Rockford, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.

      Gary owned and operated Cariens Refrigeration and Electric in Fairfield for many years. Gary, in his spare time enjoyed going hunting and archery. Gary was a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield, Illinois.

      Gary is survived by his mother Edna Cariens of Fairfield, Illinois; a son Jeffrey (Melissa) Cariens of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two daughters  Dalynne Nyiri of Avondale, Arizona and Whitney Cariens of  Glendale, Arizona; one sister Brenda (Keith) Baumann of Fairfield, Illinois; one brother Bruce (Sarah) Cariens of Lubbock, Texas and three grandchildren Alyssa (Daultyn) Grisham of Opdyke, Illinois, Chase Cariens of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Paije Cariens of Glendale Arizona.

      Gary was preceded in death by his father Clifford Cariens, one sister Tammie Lucas, a son Chris Cariens and one granddaughter Kaylin Cariens.

      Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Cisne Cemetery.  Everyone is asked to go directly to the cemetery.

      Memorials may be given to Wabash Christian Village and will be accepted at the graveside service or the funeral home.

      Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

      Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

       

       

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    8 Condolences
     
    1. Sandra Fair / May 12, 2021 at 11:49 am

      So sorry for the family! We have fond memories of Gary and family growing up as neighbors. Our prayers and thoughts be with you! Rosalie, Nikki, and Sandra

    2. Carla D Fears / May 12, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Condolences for your family’s loss.

    3. Michael Griffith / May 12, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      So sorry to hear this. Gary was always good to me and helped me out. I will miss him a great deal. Know that I will be thinking of you all during this time.

    4. Jody D. Farra / May 12, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      I regret the premature loss of Gary; he and I were close in age and were friends as well as cousins. Although I was 2 years older, Gary seemed older to me because he knew so much about farming, raising livestock, oil production, etc. We had some great religious discussions. I will miss him and his wisdom in the few years I have left.

    5. C. / May 13, 2021 at 10:30 am

      To the CARIENS FAMILY in their time of grief, I’m truly sorry for your loss. May ‘God’ give you peace during this most difficult time.

    6. Judy Holroyd / May 13, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      Sorry for your loss

    7. Larry Milner / May 14, 2021 at 9:30 am

      So sorry for your loss, had some good times when we were neighbors back in the day. Prayers for the family..

    8. Terry & Pam Lawler / May 14, 2021 at 1:15 pm

      Bruce and Family, We were so sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. I’ll always remember him zipping back and forth to town on Jasper School Road. Must have waved at him a thousand times while out mowing or tilling.
      What a Good Guy!! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with y’all.

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