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Carol Jean Marks ended her hard fought battle to pancreatic cancer on Monday, July 15, 2013 at her home in Boscobel, WI surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 14th, 1938 in Boscobel, WI. She was the second youngest of 10 children. While living in Madison, she met the love of her life, Glen “Tennessee” Marks. They were married for 55 years and shared a Valentine birthday. Tennessee preceded her in death on May 17, 2013.
Carol Jean had a soft heart, a smile for everyone, and dance moves that would clear the floor. She was a devout catholic of The Immaculate Conception Church and an avid Packer and Brewer fan. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters and the “birthday club”, and she loved her special tradition of deer hunting weekend with her sisters, daughters, granddaughters, and nieces singing karaoke. Her greatest joy and accomplishment in life was being a stay at home mother where she raised a close knit family of 5 kids, 4 favorite in-laws, 12 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was the heart of the home and her door was always open to everyone.
She is survived by 1 son: Hershel (Deanna) Marks of Boscobel. 4 Daughters; Pamela (Tom) Waltz of Boscobel, Patsy Marks of Boscobel, Paula (Paul) Davis of Ridgeway, Penny (Corey) Grassel of Boscobel. 12 Grandchildren 1 Great-Granddaughter. 2 Sisters: Marian McKnight of Boscobel, Evelyn Calvert of Fennimore. Several Nieces and Nephews along with several Brother and Sister in Laws. She was preceded in death by her parents. 3 brothers Bernard "Red", James and Allen Elliott. 4 Sisters: Dorothy Kjos, Joanne Trumm, Annabelle Kauffman, Bernice Galer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday July 19, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Boscobel. Father Peter Auer officiating. Burial in the Boscobel Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday July 18, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Kendall Funeral Home in Boscobel,with a Rosary Service on Friday at 9:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in Carol Jean's loving memory. On line Condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com
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Mary Marks
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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Today is a very sad day for all of us who have lost Carol and recently her husband "Tennessee" Marks. Carol was the most loving Mom and adored her family, especially her grandchildren. We will miss her so much. May God grant her family peace and serenity during this difficult time.
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Mitch Marks
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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Pam,Pasty,Paula,Penny, and Herschel,
Our thoughts are with you and your families at this time.Aunt Carol will greatly be missed by my family. She was one of the kindest most loveing women I knew.
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Jason and Lori Wallin and family
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to the Marks family, God bless!!
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Don & Laura Kirschbaum
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to the family.
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Kim and Dave Kazda
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to you all! Much love and prayers to you!
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David ,Theresa Ferrel
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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So sorry for your loss, Your mom was wonderful lady . We will be holding you in our thoughts, and Prayers.
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JoAnn & Doug Ferrel
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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So very sorry for your loss.
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Tammy Glasbrenner
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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Words cannot express how sad I am for all of you. Your mom and dad were two of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. They were born to be together and now they are finally together again.
My deepest sympathies to you all. Your mom fought so hard to stay here with all of you, but God knew she was too tired, too sick. She is healed and beautiful as always...dancing with the love of her life.
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Tracy "McCormick" Byl
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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My sincere sympathy to your families. I know your mom and dad were very close to my mother and if her health would allow her she would of been down. I can remember stories my mom use to tell about their days in Madison and going dancing. Once again sorry for your loss!
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Cheryl A Blankenship
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Posted Tue July 16, 2013
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You are all in my thoughts & Prayers
May God Bless You
Cheryl
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Suzette (Young) & Wayne Jenkins
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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To the family of Carol,
May the love and memories you share of one very special spirit who will never be forgotten bring you peace and comfort thru this difficult time.
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Sandy Schaefer
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Thoughts and prayers are with you all ! Take comfort in knowing your Momand Dad are together for all eternity and left behind a little piece of themselves in all of you ! Please call if I can do ANYTHING ! Love to all, Butch and Sandy Schaefer
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Craig and Jo Sommers
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Carol Jean. Hold tight the memories you all share and know she is smiling in heaven. Your angels will be watching over all of you. God Bless
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Connie Bender and Family
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Hershel and family, My deepest sympathy for you all to have to go through this. May the strong arms of our father in Heaven pick you all up and encircle you with his love. Please know that friends and family are here for you. You're mom was a hoot and remember that mom and dad are now together again...
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Ron and Barb Rohn
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Much sympathy and love to your families
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Steve & Mary Jo Johnsrude
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Two wonderful people...Tennessee & Carol Jean, are together again. We will miss the friendship and Carol Jean's hugs. Lots of great memories will be shared and those memories and God's love will sustain you all in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Kevin Copus and Marlene Mook
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Marks family during this difficult time.
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Regg and Lona Adams
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Thoughts and prayers are with you all ! Take comfort in knowing your Mom and Dad are together again looking down and smiling at all of you. Your family will always have their strength and faith to guide you.
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Nancy Osweiler Schreier
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Posted Wed July 17, 2013
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Dear family of Carol and Tennessee, My heart goes out to you as you suffer the loss of your mom and dad in such a short time. God did not promise life would be easy, but he is with you every step of the way. Comfort yourself in good memories and stories of your parents. Remember it takes rain and sunshine to make a rainbow, and you will have your good and bad days. I wish I could attend the celebration of the life of Carol, but have had knee surgery and I am unable to travel. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. And remember the stars in the skies are loved ones letting us know they are nearby, guiding us through the night. Rest in peace Carol and Tennessee wrap your arms around one another and dance to the music of God.
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terri roberts (osweiler)
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Posted Thu July 18, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was so kind and such a neat lady. She is pain free now and that is a blessing. She also is with the love of her life and I am sure dancing away. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kristin Statz (Elliott)
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Posted Thu July 18, 2013
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Our heart-felt sympathy to your family. When I saw Boscobel and Elliott, thought I wonder if she would be my late father's cousin. Then when I read about her dance moves clearing the floor, yep - Jack Elliott's cousin indeed. Most Elliotts loved to dance! Sad times when God calls our parents home but in time you will all get thru it with your many wonderful memories of your parents. My sympathy also for the loss of your dad. Hugs to you all! John (Jack) Elliott Family, Waunakee, WI
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Phil Molldrem
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Posted Thu July 18, 2013
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Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May memeories and positive thoughts strengthen you
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Susan and David Dax
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Posted Thu July 18, 2013
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Our heartfelt sympathies to you and all the family. Such a bright star in your lives and community. Our prayers to all.
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Jamie & Theresa Braudt
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Posted Thu July 18, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Prayers of comfort and strength for you. Hugs to each and every one of you.
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Judy and Larry Walker
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Posted Thu July 18, 2013
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All of the Marks family: I am so sorry for the loss of both your parents so close together. I know they will meet each other again as they were so close and loving to each other. I know that her sister and all of the cousins will miss her smile and laughter.
Judy & Larry
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