Carol Cole

Carol J. Cole, 69, of Waukon died Monday, March 5, 2018 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. A prayer service was held Thursday, March 8 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon with Pastor Bill Odermann officiating. Private burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon.

Carol Jean Cole was born January 15, 1949 in Brookfield, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Ross) Curtis. She graduated from MarMac High School in McGregor in 1966. October 4, 1969, she married Allen Cole in Guttenberg. They lived in Guttenberg and McGregor before they were divorced.

In 1974, Carol moved to Waukon, where she went to work at Northern Engraving until the factory closed. She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her children: Kim (Brad) Yohe of Waukon and Wes (Jennifer) Cole of Hiawatha; six grandchildren: Blake and Caitlin Troendle, Taylor (Logan) Donahue, Parker Yohe, and Mason and Logan Cole; two great-grandchildren: Ella and Axle Donahue; a brother, Larry Curtis of Waukon; and several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Casketbearers were Wes Cole, Brad Yohe, Blake and Glenn Troendle, and Logan Donahue. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.