Carlene Mae Hentges, 72, of Norway, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 21 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Carlene was born on March 29, 1953, in Aurora, IL, to Jack and Arlene (Bridge) Matthews. In 1990, she married Robert Hentges of Aurora who preceded her in death in 2020.

She was a member of Teamsters Local #179 and was a dump truck driver for Aurora Blacktop until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, going to Florida, the beach, her doggies, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Tom (Carrie) Smith of Sycamore, Teresa Smith of Norway, and Bobbie (Kent) Walley of WI; seven grandchildren, Austin (Laticia) Smith, Ashtin (Jason) Smith, Logan (Brittany) Smith, Brandon Calhoon, Adrianna and Zachary Dominguez, and Jeremia (Kristin), Jordan, and Caitlin Walley; eight, great-grandchildren, Kinsley, Dakota, Drew, Knox, Lena, Harlan, Carson, and Caiden; her bonus great-grandchildren, Rohyn, Hayzell, and Leigha; and her siblings, Jim Kissick, Johnny Matthews, Clara Louise Fulkerson, and Gail Heisel.

Carlene is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her brother, Beaver Matthews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Parkinson's Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com