Carla Runkel Vasquez

June 25, 1966 - April 1, 2016

Carla Marie Runkel Vasquez, 49, of Vandalia passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at her home. She was born June 25, 1966 in Omaha, NE, daughter of Carl A. and Edith (Stevens) Runkel.  Carla married Joel Fox June 22, 1985, they later divorced and she married Jacob Vasquez April 15, 2004.  He preceded her in death February 22, 2015. Carla graduated high school in Rantoul, IL; she worked at Wal-Mart in Effingham and later at Graham Packaging.  She enjoyed working on counted cross stitch and needlework, watching movies and was a wonderful cook. She is survived by her parents Carl and Edith (Stevens) Runkel of Vandalia; son Robert Fox of Vandalia; daughter Samantha Fox of Ft. Collins, CO; 2 grandchildren; brothers  Steven Runkel and wife Kena and Shawn Runkel and wife Naomi all of Vandalia. She was preceded in death by her husband, grandparents, and niece Nicole "Nicki" Runkel. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Bethel Baptist Church with Sidney Hutchison officiating.   Memorials may be made to the family of Carla Runkel Vasquez