Ilse Josephine Carley

August 16, 1922 - January 19, 2009
Ilse Josephine Carley

Ilse J. Carley of Bat Cave, NC, passed away Monday morning, January 19, 2009 after a brief illness.

Born in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Rothenanger and Anna Louise Fent Rothenanger. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Siegfried Rothenanger.

Before retiring, she was employed as a secretary for her familyís private business and had lived in Hannibal, NY. She enjoyed traveling with her husband of 60 years and was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Carley of Bat Cave; three sons, Norman Carley of Hannibal, NY; Siegfried Carley of Bat Cave; and Kenneth W. Carley and wife of Pell City, AL; five grandchildren, Jillian, Jason, Joshua, Timothy and Rachel; and one sister, Trudy Gagnon of Forest Falls, CA.

The service will be private.


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  • January 21, 2009
    Angelo Caltabiano says:
    Our prayers, symapthies and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time in your life. It is an honor that Ilse is a part of our life. Her memories will live on in all of us! Love and prayers, The Caltabiano Family Angelo & Lena, Robet & Julie, Patrick, Nicholas

  • January 21, 2009
    Patsy Ferriter says:
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We all have very fond memories of Ilse and are honored to have known her. Love, Mike and Patsy and family

  • January 21, 2009
    Richard and Eleanor Parker says:
    We were saddened to hear of Ilse's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of you.

  • January 21, 2009
    Medical Action Industries, Inc. says:
    Our thoughts are with you and will continue to be throughout the weeks ahead. Your friends at Medical Action

  • January 21, 2009
    susan gombas (carley) says:
    aunt ilse will always be in my heart.our thoughts and prayers are with the family.