Carolyne Bartels
September 1, 1935 ~ March 4, 2017
Carolyne Frances Bartels age 81 of San Tan Valley, Arizona, formerly of Fredericksburg, died of natural causes on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Karla.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2017, at Peace United Church of Christ, Fredericksburg with Rev. Burt Williams presiding. Interment will be held at Cedar Valley Garden of Memories in Cedar Falls with Doug Courtney, David Brown, Will Newsome, Mark Perkins, Joshua Brown, Tanner Brown, Ryan Matthews and Phillip Kvamme serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior the service at the church on Monday.
Carolyne Frances Bartels was born September 1, 1935 at the family home in Cedar Falls, IA, the daughter of Merle and Orleane (Clouse) Fry. She attended schools in Cedar Falls.
On May 21, 1955 she was united in marriage to Helmuth Bartels, to this union four daughters were born. She worked as a nurse's aid at St. Joseph Hospital in New Hampton, Sumner Hospital and Sunrise Guest Home in Fredericksburg. Carolyne also worked at Caseys General Store and farmed with her husband until 1976.
She is survived by four daughters, Susan (Doug) Courtney of New Bern, NC, Sharon (David) Brown of Newton, IA, Bonnie (Will) Newsome of Lincoln, MO and Karla (Mark) Perkins of San Tan Valley, AZ; one sister, Carol Wolfgram of Newton, IA; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Helmuth, on September 23, 2016; one grandson, Jaydon; two sisters, Dorothy Morgan and Deletha Immerzeel.
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Leroy Kellner lit a candle in memory of Carolyne Frances Bartels
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Carolyne’s family and keeping you lifted in my prayers. I loved working and visiting with Carolyne….what an energetic, hard worker she was! Her humor radiated joy and sent customers on their way with a smile on their faces and usually something to think about! I bet ‘Gabby’ and Gregg are having some good laughs in heaven♡ May God comfort you in your memories. Hugs, Dixie Wakeman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dena and Zac Palmer
Sue, Doug, Carol, Shane, Ayako, Sabrina & Samantha purchased the Basket of Memories for the family of Carolyne Frances Bartels.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Dean and Judy Speicher
Mary Wegner lit a candle in memory of Carolyne Frances Bartels
Dear Sharon & family, our prayers and sympathies are with you and your mom’s family. Carolyne’s positivity, spunk and laugh will remain a happy memory to us and everyone who knew and loved her. May God bless you all with peace and comfort as you reflect on those special, precious memories.
Sharon & family, So sorry for your loss…she was a sweet lady, always ready for some conversation. Richard & Diane Schoonover
Sharon and family, so sorry to hear about your Mom. When I worked at the cafe she would come in for breakfast and be so cheerful and happy, loved talking with her.
Susie, Sharon, Bonnie, & Karla & families, I’m so sorry for your loss. So much to deal with in such a short amount of time. I have many fond memories of time spent at your farm…the ponies your Mom bought at the Waverly horse sale (your Dad had a fit!) Sharon & I sneaking downstairs at night & very carefully opening Christmas presents, that was tense! God has reunited your parents. They are both happy again. Blessed be to you all.
Donna Foelske lit a candle in memory of Carolyne Frances Bartels
Lots of happy memories of your mom. Always made me smile, as did your dad. I saw them at Walmart a few years ago, so nice to see them and share a smile and a memory.
Sharon and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a woman loved by all. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Sharon and Family, Our heartfelt condolences, may God’s grace and sweet memories be a comfort to you all. Dan& Pam Zabel
Thank you Pam and Dan. She was a wonderful woman and we were blessed to have her for awhile.
Thank you Joan! I didn’t know you were in on breaking into presents! I bet it was exciting to see the socks we would get!
Thank you Donna. We will miss her smile and wit!
Bless you Judy and Dean. Mom truly enjoyed you both!
Thank you Leroy. Will you come to the visitation?
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Sharon, David, and family, We’re so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Mick & Theresa Urness
Sharon and family. Sorry for your loss . She will be deeply missed. Jon, Rhonda & Kyle Knight
Sharon, My thoughts are with you :heartpulse: :heartpulse: :heartpulse: :heartpulse: :heartpulse: :heartpulse:
I worked with Carolyne at Barrels, in Waverly for a long time. Loved her raisin cookies, still have tested recipe. I was your Dad’s nurse at the VA clinic, too. So it was nice to see her again. I am sorry for your loss. Just know I will always think of her fondly. Nikkei Demuth of Waterloo
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Sharon and Dave and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers as you face the difficult days ahead.
You have our deepest sympathy. Hold on to all the good memories. So sorry we will not be there for the funeral as we are in Arizona. Jack and Marcia Schult
Diane Vaujin sent a virtual gift in memory of Carolyne Frances Bartels
May peace be with you all. You are celebrating your mom’s life and your own, just as she would want. Hugs to you all.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. From Craig and Audrey Bravener and family
Girls, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. The last time I seen her was at Ravenwood in Waterloo. She was in my Mom’s room for a while. We had fun talking about you girls riding with mine and all the fun you had. As you may know. Tammy has gone to be with Jesus and she can see your Mom there. I am so sorry. Prayers for your family. Kay and John Hansen
My thoughts & prayers are with all of Carolyne’s families in their lost. May God grant you His peace, comfort & strength in the days to come.
Haha! It really wasn’t worth the trouble we would have been in, that’s for sure!