Carol Ann Friend, 83, of Racine passed away Saturday July 14, 2018 in Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born July 27, 1934 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Chester and Dena Marie (Nee: Falkenberg) Keister. A high school graduate, Carol was a class 2 machine operator for Western Publishing and retired in 1995. Carol loved to cook, fish and play cards, cribbage and bingo. Some of her favorite TV shows included “The Price is Right”, “Wheel of Fortune” and “Family Feud”, she also enjoyed watching all sorts of cooking shows. Carol loved to argue the point and would tell you “Where the bear shits in the buckwheat” but most of all she loved the Lord. She will be deeply missed by her three children, Dale (Vickie) Friend, Brenda (Gil) Nielson, Cynthia (Norm) Novotny along with 10 grandchildren, Danielle, Savannah, Nicholas, Jared, Brittney, Gabe, Benjamin, Tyler, Katie and Shauna and 20 great-grandchildren. She is survived by other nieces, nephews, other relative’s ad friends. Carol is proceeded in death by her parents, one son, Daniel, former husband Howard, one sister Dawn and one brother Ronald. Private family services and burial were held for Carol per her wishes.
I miss you immensely Mom. My heart aches with the physical pain I feel because you left. Wishing I could hold your hand more, but am happy for you that you don’t feel trapped inside the limitations of your body. I love you soooooooooo much. Thank you for everything.
There are no words that can truly express how very much you’re Loved and missed and how deeply my heart grieves. Tonight has been especially hard because I always visit you on Wednesday evenings after choir practice! I know you’re now rejoicing, dancing & full of joy in the Lord’s presence where you’ve longed to be. Like I said to you last week Wednesday; I Love you to infinity and beyond, always and forever Momma.
Carol Ann.. you are so special to me. I know for sure you are with the Lord. On the Day of your passing, a few hours before I heard the news. I was at a Grotto in Barcelona, Spain. I knelt before the Virgin Mary, and later lit a candle in memory of loved ones. About 2 hours later, Mom told me you passed. I know I was there for a reason. I remember the terrible Morning Danny passed, and We took you to the Airport. At long last, the sorrow passed and you are together again. I will miss you. Thank you foe being in my life, and all the laughter. Hope to meet again. Rob
Carol Ann… On Sunday July 15th I was in Barcelona, Spain. We went to a grotto. I can remember a lady in line looked like you. I thought “That lady looks like a young Carol Ann”.. Later I knelt in front of the Virgin Mary, and then we lit a candle for all those in our life who had passed. About 2 hours later, My Mom told me you had passed. I have no doubt you are with the Lord! The signs were unmistakable! Its funny, even on the way there I kept thinking of your favorite song “Daniel” Red tail lights heading for Spain… I will never forget the awful morning Danny passed away, and I drove you to the Airport. I know you are with him again. I will miss you! I KNOW we will meet again. Its no small wonder I met you shortly after accepting Jesus as my savior when I was 14 Years old. Thanks for being in my life! Till we meet again. Robbie