Carmen A. Ainsworth, 84, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Friday, May 7, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony's Hospital. Carmen was born September 25, 1936 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Cobert and Leona Lugar. Carmen married the love of her life Roger Ainsworth on October 10, 1959 in Belvidere, IL. Carmen served our country in the Navel Reserves and worked at White Sundstrand Corporation as an executive secretary. She was a member of the Order of the Moose for 40 years. Carmen spent her time crocheting, entering sweepstakes and contests, watching the Chicago Bears and attending the Boone County Fair. Most importantly, Carmen loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be missed by all.

Carmen is loved and missed by her husband, Roger; son, Shawn (Trudi) Ainsworth; grandchildren, Alexandra (Adam) Beranek, Jenna (Tyler Preston) Ainsworth, Kendyl Ainsworth; siblings, Jerry Lugar, Nitelle (Dennis) Lading as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her loving dog, Casey. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Shannon Ainsworth; sister, Doris Jones and sister-in-law, Karin Lugar.

The walk-through visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. till 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave. Belvidere, IL 61008. Due to state guidelines social distancing and facemasks required. Funeral services will be private, but live streamed 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at www.AndersonFCS.com. Burial in Belvidere Cemetery. Memorials to the family to establish later. To light a candle or share a memory visit www.AndersonFCS.com