Carol Anne Wiskowski
April 03, 1939 - September 24, 2014
Obituary
Wiskowski, Carol
MADISON-Dear family, friends and those who are really glad to be reading this. Since my earthly journey has ended, The Lord, my constant shepard, lead me to my final home on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. I’m not going totally willingly, though. While I do not fear dying, I really enjoyed living! I’ve had a wonderful life, with many opportunities and I didn’t come near to completing my bucket list. Born in Gary Ind., to my hard-working parents, Anne and Paul Kobza, I had the good fortune to learn about cultures, diversity and work ethics. I spend a great share of my youth working in our family’s grocery and butcher business located a few blocks from the Gary steel mills during post WWII years. With sojourns in Michigan City, Ind., and Toledo, Ohio, the largest share of my working life was spent in Madison, Wis., where I had the privilege of being employed by Madison Gas and Electric Co. I served in various capacities during my 35-year career. During 13 years of retirement I was involved as a volunteer with many organizations and wonderful, like-minded people. I treasured my associations and friendships with people from Oakwood Village, Zonta Club of Madison, other Madison-area service clubs, a cooking instruction group, and my former employer and church, St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. The person who made my departure most difficult is my beloved husband and best friend Jim, with whom I have enjoyed the best years of my life. I also leave behind my sister, Shirley; brother, Bob (Carllene); nephew, Randy (Laura, Evan and Alaina); niece, Sandy (Alvin, Christina and Kimberly); bonus children, Lynn, Larry and Lee (Anna and Matthew); and special friends, Bev and Jane. All will forever be in my heart, along with many other people I was so privileged to work and associate with. Although reluctantly leaving, I’m looking forward to joining my parents; and all my other relatives and friends who went before me. I will be interred within a granite bench in the cremation garden at Roselawn Memorial Park in Madison. Come take a walk on a beautiful day and sit and visit for awhile. If you wish to memorialize me, please consider donating to St. Stephen’s Foundation or UW Carbone Cancer Center. A memorial service will be held at ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Rd, Monona, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 11, 2014 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Monona) • 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, WI null
Service
Sat Oct 11, 2014 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
St. Stephens Lutheran Church (Monona) • 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, WI null
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Memories
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Di Ann Vondrachek
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So sorry to hear about Carol's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out.
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Jenny Meicher Santek
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Carol was an amazingly inspirational woman. She was selfless and always doing things for other people. She made this world a better place and will be greatly missed.
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David McKeith
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It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this note! Carol was such a great person and a great friend to me and my family. I will miss her ready smile and friendly nature when ever I would see her at MG&E.
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Marlene, Tom and Clint Corcoran
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Jim and Family
We have two ways of remembering people who leave us and start another journey. We either cry over their absence or smile and remember them through the countless memories that have stayed back. I'm sure Carol wants you to smile forever. So sorry for your loss. Marlene and Tom and Clint Corcoran, Houston, Texas
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G. Howard Phipps
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The world has lost a truly beautiful LADY, with whom I had the privilege of working for many years. It was ALWAYS a pleasure, even when things weren't going as wished. Even though we grew apart in recent years, I thought of her often especially when contemplating how fortunate I was to have her counsel, advice, and wisdom during my career. I know she touched many other people in the same way
and with her wonderful caring attitude. My sincere condolences to Jim and family.
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Susan John Hansen
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Carol was so dear and truly one the absolute best people in the world! Very genuinely nice , she was wonderful from the moment we first met her. Her warm welcoming smile will be so missed. Carol always had a kind word to say, and she was such great company and fun to be with. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Jim. John and Susie Hansen