Carol M. (Mertens) Gauthier entered eternal life on Friday, August 23, 2019 with family by her side.
Cremation has taken place at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Ave.), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Bill Evens with burial to take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, August 14, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Survivors include her children: Sally A. Halstrom, David L. (Laurie) Gauthier, Jeanne M. (Merritt) Wilcox, Terri L. (Dave) Larson, Steve G. (Cindy) Gauthier and Jules A. (Earl Hilaski) Hoffman; 18 grandchildren: Chris Halstrom, Katie (Ben) Ahearn, Carrie (Elmer) Guevara, Jillian Gauthier, Sam Gauthier, Nikki (David) Koltz, Joel (Kalyn) Gauthier, Angie (John) Flynn, Nate (Erin) Wilcox, Kristin (Gürkan) Capkin, Jared (Katie) Larson, Darcie (Danny) Larsen, Lydia Gauthier, Ali Franzen, Jessica Franzen, Heather Franzen, Bella Hoffman and E.W. Hilaski; and 21 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one grandson: Dean Paul Halstrom; and her five siblings and their spouses.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made in Carol’s name will be given to Kindred Hearts Assisted Living.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
