MADISON - Carol Jean (McKenzie) Larsen, age 77, died on
Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, in her home, from ovarian cancer. Carol was
born on Aug. 22, 1928, to Maxwell and Marie (Paulson) McKenzie near
Barneveld, Wis. She lived in the Blanchardville area on the family
farm. Carol attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating
with a double major in Home Economics and Education. She married
Irving Larsen on Aug. 18, 1951, and they raised their family in
Madison. Carol taught kindergarten in the Madison School system for
29 years. Carol was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. She loved baking
for others and will be especially remembered for her pecan rolls.
Carol was a devoted church member where she served on several
committees. Carol cared deeply for her friends, many of whom she had
known for years. Carol was a considerate person, always thinking of
others. She took special pride in her grandchildren, and was looking
forward to the much anticipated birth of her first great-grandchild.
An unexpected highlight was a family trip to Brazil to attend the
marriage of her grandson. Carol is survived by two daughters, Angela
(Steve) Read, of Madison and Joan (William) Kill of Houlton, Wis.;
and grandchildren, Beth of Madison, Jon (Fernanda) Read, of Denver,
Colo., and Joel and Colin Kill of Houlton, Wis. Carol is also
survived by a sister Alice (James) Whitford, a brother, Burt
(Thelma) McKenzie, and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by
many loving friends who supported her throughout her life and her
illness. Carol was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Irv, 15
years ago. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Marian
Larsen, and Edith Lindokken. A memorial service will be held at
11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH,
1021 University Avenue, Madison, with Pastor Shelley Bobb
officiating. Memorials may be offered to Luther Memorial Church,
1021 University Avenue, Madison 53715, or Hospice Care of Madison,
5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Madison 53711. The family wishes to thank
both the UW Home Health and Hospice nurses for the compassionate
care that made it possible for her to remain at home.
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