Carrie L. Glendenning

Carrie L. Glendenning, devoted mother and wife, age 61, passed away at UW Swedish American Hospital on January 2, 2025. She was born in Rockford on June 23, 1963 the daughter of Larry and Sharon (Malm) Cottrell. She worked for many years for Rockford Cardinal Glass but her main focus in life was being a mother. She married Todd Glendenning on September 8, 2018 and they built a beautiful life together, their children meshing together perfectly. Carrie was a woman of faith and in her younger years enjoyed attending First Lutheran Church in Pecatonica and recently enjoyed going to Monroe Center Community Church with her husband. She loved spending time at the family cabin up north. Carrie was someone who enjoyed being outdoors, especially tending to her flower garden. She had a huge heart and always put others first, taking care of anyone who needed it. More than anything, Carrie adored her family. She loved being an involved mother making sure to support her kids in all their endeavors. Recently, she enjoyed being a nana and spending time watching her grandchildren. She is truly going to be missed by anyone who was lucky enough to have known her. She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived and missed by her husband, Todd Glendenning of Byron; mother, Sharon Cottrell of New Milford; children: Sierra Revell of Pecatonica; Jenna Revell of Pecatonica; Jessica (Matt) DeVries of Stillman Valley; Paige (Reed Sohner) Glendenning of Rockford; Benjamin (Tara) Glendenning of Stillman Valley; and Marianna Austhiem (Jørgen Person) of Norway; siblings, Tracy (Lenny) Luek of Janesville and Kevin (Mandi) Cottrell of Belvidere; 8 grandchildren and many other loved ones and friends. A private graveside service will be held at the Mouth of Stillman Cemetery. A celebration of Carrie’s life will be held on Saturday, March 1st at noon at the Monroe Center Community Church in Monroe Center, IL with Rev. Bob Mellon officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to two charities that were close to her heart: Rockford Rescue Mission or Alzheimer’s Association.

Rockford Rescue Mission

Alzheimer's Association