Carol A. Wilkinson
April 19, 2016Share using:
Carol A. Wilkinson, 72 of Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.
Gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road Dubuque, Iowa. A celebration of life will follow at the Moracco Supper Club.
Carol was born on July 30, 1943, in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Ella Bess (Saylor) Murray. After attending Guttenberg High School she resided in Guttenberg for many years where she raised her three daughters with her first husband Jerome Schroeder.
She later married Clark Wilkinson on December 21, 1991 in Guttenberg, Iowa.
She was a member of Eastern Star Group and St. John's Lutheran Church.
She enjoyed her grandchildren's activities and sporting events, she loved to spend time with her three girls and having “girls day”. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, fishing and many trips with her husband to Florida and Lake Okoboji.
She is survived by her husband Clark; three daughters, Brenda (Scott) Clefisch, of Dubuque, Lisa Bova, of Lisbon, Angie (Greg) Misek, of Wesley Chapel, FL. Step-sons, Craig Wilkinson, of North Liberty, Iowa, Nic (special friend, Cari Scheetz) Wilkinson, of North Liberty. Five grandchildren, Zach and Jake Clefisch, Derek Bova, McKenzie and Andrew Wilkinson. Her sister Charlene (Kay) Michael, of Roseville, CA and their children Stacy & Craig.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Charles in infancy.
In lieu of flowers a Carol Wilkinson memorial fund has been established.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Chadwick Nachtman, Dr. Christian Schultheis and their staff and to Hospice of Dubuque, especially Cyndi B. for all their wonderful care.
