Carol Ann Schlichte
March 23, 1945 — December 22, 2022
Carol Ann Schlichte, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion, with visitation one hour prior to services. A joint graveside service for Carol and her son Keith M. Schlichte will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Dyersville, Iowa.
Carol was born on March 23, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Manthey) Arens. She graduated from Xavier High School. Carol was united in marriage to Marvin Schlichte on November 4, 1961. To this union, three children were born, Keith, Karla, and Lisa. Marvin and Carol divorced in February of 1987. Carol worked for Nash Finch and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a devoted mother and friend. Carol loved entertaining, playing cards with friends every Thursday afternoon, and enjoyed traveling around the world. She especially loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Carol will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carol is survived and lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Karla (Eric) Schlichte-Morse of Carmel, Indiana, and Lisa (Barry) Haire of Papillion, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Andy (Tylar) Schlichte of Riverside, Iowa, Kelsy (Brandon) Gaede of Omaha, Nebraska, Brittany Haire of Papillion, Olivia Morse and Aidan Morse both of Carmel; three great-grandchildren, Carson and Nora Gaede of Omaha, and Addison Schlichte of Riverside; special friend, Curtis Burgin of Marion; and best companion, Razzy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Matilda Arens; and son, Keith Schlichte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carol’s memory may be directed to either the Hiawatha Care Center or to Mercy Hospice.
Carol’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hiawatha Care Center and at Mercy Hospice for the care shown to Carol and her family.
Carol was born on March 23, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Matilda (Manthey) Arens. She graduated from Xavier High School. Carol was united in marriage to Marvin Schlichte on November 4, 1961. To this union, three children were born, Keith, Karla, and Lisa. Marvin and Carol divorced in February of 1987. Carol worked for Nash Finch and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a devoted mother and friend. Carol loved entertaining, playing cards with friends every Thursday afternoon, and enjoyed traveling around the world. She especially loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Carol will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carol is survived and lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Karla (Eric) Schlichte-Morse of Carmel, Indiana, and Lisa (Barry) Haire of Papillion, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Andy (Tylar) Schlichte of Riverside, Iowa, Kelsy (Brandon) Gaede of Omaha, Nebraska, Brittany Haire of Papillion, Olivia Morse and Aidan Morse both of Carmel; three great-grandchildren, Carson and Nora Gaede of Omaha, and Addison Schlichte of Riverside; special friend, Curtis Burgin of Marion; and best companion, Razzy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Matilda Arens; and son, Keith Schlichte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carol’s memory may be directed to either the Hiawatha Care Center or to Mercy Hospice.
Carol’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hiawatha Care Center and at Mercy Hospice for the care shown to Carol and her family.
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