Gary Lynn Cariens

Gary Lynn Cariens, 69, of Fairfield Illinois passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi, Illinois.

Gary was born September 10, 1951 at Rockford, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.

Gary owned and operated Cariens Refrigeration and Electric in Fairfield for many years. Gary, in his spare time enjoyed going hunting and archery. Gary was a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield, Illinois.

Gary is survived by his mother Edna Cariens of Fairfield, Illinois; a son Jeffrey (Melissa) Cariens of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two daughters  Dalynne Nyiri of Avondale, Arizona and Whitney Cariens of  Glendale, Arizona; one sister Brenda (Keith) Baumann of Fairfield, Illinois; one brother Bruce (Sarah) Cariens of Lubbock, Texas and three grandchildren Alyssa (Daultyn) Grisham of Opdyke, Illinois, Chase Cariens of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and Paije Cariens of Glendale Arizona.

Gary was preceded in death by his father Clifford Cariens, one sister Tammie Lucas, a son Chris Cariens and one granddaughter Kaylin Cariens.

Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Cisne Cemetery.  Everyone is asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Wabash Christian Village and will be accepted at the graveside service or the funeral home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com .

Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.