Forsyth - Carl E. Parkhurst Sr., 66, of Forsyth, IL, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Carl was born on November 12, 1943, in Springfield, IL, the son of Troy William and Helen Virginia (Nance) Parkhurst.  He married Mary Ellen Barnett on January 8, 1966, in Decatur, IL, and enjoyed 43 years of marriage together.

Carl worked as an engineer for Norfolk  Southern Railroad, retiring in May 1999.  He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.  Carl enjoyed attending car shows, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Carl was proceded in death by his parents.  Surviving are his wife Mary of Forsyth, IL; children Annette (Mark Francis) Hebenstreit of Forsyth, IL, Troy (Michal) Parkhurst of Mt. Zion, IL, Carl (Ruth) Parkhurst Jr. of Decatur, IL, and David Parkhurst of Decatur, IL.  Also surviving are grandchildren, Austin, Justin, Troy, Tory; step-grandchildren, Phillip and Savannah; and step-great-grandson, Dylan.

Funeral Mass November 20, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, IL Burial in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.