Service Information
Carol Wendland, age 64, of Arlington, formerly of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington.
A Private Family Burial will be Monday, April 27, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at the Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop.
There will be a public drive through visit Monday, April 27, 2020, from Noon to 1:00 P.M at the Winthrop Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to High Island Creek Residence.
Obituary
Carol Jean Wendland was born on July 29, 1955, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Hilmer and Leorda (Bruns) Wendland. Carol was baptized as an infant at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, and was confirmed in her faith as a youth at Zion Lutheran Church in Arlington, Minnesota. She received her education in Winthrop.
Carol was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop and was active in Jesus Cares Ministry of St. John’s, Helen Township.
Carol was employed at MRCI doing simplified assembly work. She enjoyed word puzzle books, dancing, going on outings such as picnics and parades, watching sports, bowling, and participating in Special Olympics. Carol enjoyed visiting Donna in Kentucky, at her home, and at work. While she was in Kentucky, she participated in the Annual Buddy Walk for Downs Syndrome in Bolling Green, Kentucky. She loved visiting with her family and friends.
Carol was a resident of High Island Creek Residence of Arlington where the staff, residents, and the director, Sue Bienfang, were her family.
Carol passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington at the age of 64 years. Blessed be her memory.
Carol is survived by her:
Sisters, Donna Schewe and her husband, Bernie of Smiths Grove, KY,
Joyce Mathews and her special friend, Dwayne Power of Avon, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Cory (Jennifer) Schewe, Tina Hansen, Jesse Mathews, Resa (Rick) Jenneke, Jamie (Nick) Strei;
Great Nieces and Great Nephews, Nolan Schewe, Cora Schewe, Kali Hansen, Kendra Hansen, Zackery Mathews, Dylan Mathews, Makayla Mathews, Makenzie Jenneke, Marissa Jenneke, Jenna Strei and Tessa Strei;
Very Special Friend, Sue Bienfang;
Other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her Parents, Hilmer and Leorda Wendland; Grandparents, Louis and Minnie Wendland and Theodore and Ella Bruns; Grandfather, Ernest Ruschmeyer.
Ann says
Carol will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of meeting her, even once! She will not be forgotten. May her sweet and loving spirit live forever in all our hearts. Prayers and condolences to you her family and friends.
Marcella Westlund says
Joyce and family,. Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcy Westlund
Darla says
Sorry to hear about Carol. I enjoyed working with her at MRCI. When I think of Carol I see her with a smile and a twinkle in her eyes. ?
Lyle Bonderson says
Donna and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Carol. I will always remember the hugs I received from Carol everytime I saw her. She was a very special gal.
Lyle Bonderson
Connie Harbarth says
Joyce and family – My deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
marlys,matthew says
she will me missed loe her very special smile. love talking to her prayes all alround a sleep with jesus.
Becky O says
Joyce, I’m so sorry to hear you lost your sister, Carol. It was my pleasure to meet her when you had her at your house and would walk past my home and I got to talk to her. I’m so sorry.
Renee Pflanz says
Joyce and family, I was so sorry to hear about your sister passing away. Her smile and her hugs were amazing. I will miss her very much ?
Bonnie (Hillmann) Hartmann says
Donna & Joyce and families,
We were so sorry to hear about Carol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories of Carol bring you joy. She was a very special person with a big heart.
Julie Descarrega says
Carol was a ray of sunshine who was always ready for a hug. I enjoyed working with her at MRCI. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace sweet lady. My sympathy to her family.
Randy and Linda Olson says
I remember Carol well when she came to visit at SouthView Living Center when her mother Leorda was there. She was a special person with a big heart. Always special when she came to visit , she would give everyone a hug. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. She will be deeply missed.
Cindy Schuth says
We have loved getting to know Carol through our Jesus Cares program. She has always been so cheerful, and loving, becoming a “favorite” friend of ours. We know from being with her that she had a deep faith in God, and knew that heaven is the best place for all of us to be. No doubt that she is enjoying the beauty of heaven, for she herself was such an angel. So sorry for your loss, and so sorry that I didn’t know of her passing sooner. We will miss her.