Karol Harris
January 07, 1955 - March 07, 2010
Obituary
Harris, Karol (Galbraith)MCFARLAND - Karol (Galbraith) Harris, age 55, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010. She was born on Jan. 7, 1955 in Madison, the daughter of James and Beverly (Breiby) Fish. Karol graduated from LaFollette High School in 1973. She worked for the State of Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Division where she had many special friends. Karol married Ed Harris on April 21, 2000. Spending time with her grandchildren was her passion. She had a love for all animals, reading, gardening, planning social events and Brett Favre. Karol is survived by her husband, Ed; daughter, Kris (Steve) Kilcoyne of McFarland; son, Dustin (Jessica) Galbraith of Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Robert, Makaela and Devlin Kilcoyne, Austin, Ashtin and Ashlynn Galbraith; step-daughter, Kaitlyn Harris of Sun Prairie; father, James (Millie Kiefer) Fish of Monona; grandmother, Rosella Fish of Madison; sister, Kathy (Scott) Mentink of Fond du Lac; brothers, Scott (Mary) Fish of Tucson, Ariz., and Steve Fish of McFarland; special friend, Kathy Whitaker; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Fish. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd, Madison, 53718-6941.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Rd, Madison, 53718-6941.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m until the time of the service.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
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Carol Laudenbach
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All the words can not convey the depth of our loss. Karol was the heart and soul of the Bureau and my hero. She was our Radar, Karol with a "K", and The Real Bureau Director. When she was enduring treatment, she was still organizing care packages for a co-worker on extended leave; When I forgot to plan a management meeting, she not only reminded me, but was there with a tentative date, place and agenda; When the grandbabies came, she plastered her cube with pictures; When life gave us joys, she glowed; When life sent any of us trouble, she found a way to help. We are all blessed that she was a part of our lives. The UI Family will miss her beyond words.
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Terry Breber
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I knew Karol with a "K" for well over 30 years. She had so many friends and the UI family won't be the same without her cheerful smile and her kind words.When I'd walk by her desk she would ask....."I hope you're here to suspend me" when the answer was no she'd say "Darn, maybe next time"...I will miss her lots!
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Scott, Mary and Caroline Fish
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Your kindness and incredible wit will always be remembered.
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Neftali
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I knew Karol through friendship with her daughter. I always liked the way she laughed it was a rich pure laugh made me smile, she had a smile that made me feel welcome. I wish I had another chance to see it. I am sure she is smiling down at everyone.
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April Champness
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I'm so sorry for your family's loss.