Carolyn Louise (Eberhart) Elpers, 68, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

She was a 1961 graduate of Bosse High School and from St. Mary's School of Nursing. Carolyn was a nurse at St. Mary's Medical Center and retired 33 years ago as Dr. Ray Nicholson's nurse. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Carolyn loved NASCAR racing, following Kyle Busch and watching tennis. She also enjoyed gardening especially her ornamental and flowering plants.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Vera Eberhart.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry Elpers; daughter, Kara Van Sickle and her husband Andrew of San Marcos, Calif.; brother, Ron Eberhart of Evansville; and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710, with a memorial service at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 918 W. Mill Rd., Evansville, IN 47710.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at the Church with Fr. Paul Ferguson officiating.

Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Masses or the Leukemia Society, 301 East Main St., Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40202.

March 12, 2011
To Larry and Family, So sorry to see that Carolyn has passed away. Having buried my own wife recently, I know the loss you are feeling and will pray for your family during this difficult time. God speed Carolyn and God bless the family, Dean Hamby, Lensing Wholesalers/Pella
Dean Hamby, Evansville, Indiana

March 12, 2011
On behalf of the Bosse High School Class of '61, our condolences to Carolyn's family. We enjoyed seeing her at all of the alumni luncheons the past 2 years, and looked forward to enjoying our 50th class reunion together. She will be missed, and will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Siebers, Woodbury, Minnesota

March 12, 2011
Larry, sorry for your loss... My brothers and I are here for you if you need anything at all...
Tim Sloat, Evansville, Indiana

March 12, 2011
Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a good, and kind friend as well as a former classmate. My sympathies go out to you and family.
Jane W.

March 12, 2011
Dear Larry, I am so sorry to learn of Carolyn's death. She was a true friend. Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family.

March 12, 2011
You were a great sister. Always thinking of others with your thoughts and prayers. Your love of people, animals, and plants was demonstrated by your thoughtful words, your notes of thanks and acknowledgments. You have been called home to be with mom and dad. You are already missed. Thanks for being my sister.
Ronald Eberhart, Evansville, Indiana

March 12, 2011
Larry, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Carolyn will be in my prayers. Please accept my very deepest sympathies.
Tim Emge (Vero Beach,FL)

March 12, 2011
Larry & Kara, Barb and I are sorry to hear of the Passing of Carolyn. We will always remember her Big Smile at the Elpers Christmas gatherings. Barb is returning from her Florida Baby Sitting Nellie on Monday, so I will be picking her up at the Cincinnati Airport on Monday. I am sorry that we will not be able to attend Carolyn's funeral.
Joe & Barb Rettig, Cincinnati, Ohio

March 13, 2011
Larry and Kara, I am so sorry to hear about Carolyn. Beau just called tonight. I will never forget all the fun times we had together. I am sorry that we lost touch of each other. Beau and his wife, Heidi, also send their sympathy. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so deeply saddened.
Cheryl Edwardson, Ft. Myers, Florida

March 14, 2011
Larry and Kara, words cannot express our grief at Carolyn's passing. She was such a special person, she always remembered our birthdays and never missed a holiday. Her homemade jams were the best! We will miss her dearly.
Barbie & Chuck Soper, Carlsbad, California

March 14, 2011
To Larry and family; We are truly sorry for your loss, Carolyn was such a sweet lady and we were in a total shock upon hearing of her passing. May God be with you all during this time.
St Mary's West Side Connection, Evansville, Indiana