Cathleen M. Carroll
August 22, 1953 -
December 11, 2019
Cathleen “Cathy” M. Carroll, 66, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Hospice Alliance, Inc./ Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie.
Born in Milwaukee on August 22, 1953, Cathy was the daughter of the late William P. and Mary Ann “Mickey” (Rybold) Carroll. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1971 and received her LPN and RN degrees from Gateway Technical College. A lifetime member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (formerly St. George), Cathy was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church as well as the Adult and Youth Services Committee of the Kenosha Achievement Center.
Cathy began her career as a nurses’ aide with St. Catherine’s Hospital in 1970 and later worked in various departments at St. Catherine’s as an LPN and an RN. In 1980 she went to work at the Kenosha Surgical Center, and in 1987, Cathy found her true calling when she joined the Hospice Alliance, Inc., first as a case manager, later as director of nursing, and finally as clinical services coordinator. Cathy had an uncanny gift for discovering family connections with her patients and was skilled in bringing comfort in difficult moments. Through her hospice work, Cathy touched the lives of thousands of people, including her patients, their families and friends, and her hospice colleagues. Cathy was still working at the time of her passing.
Lovingly called “Chatty Cathy” by friends and family, she was a social butterfly who lived up to her nickname. Whether gathering with her fellow St. Joseph’s “CC Ryders,” meeting up with former St. Catherine’s colleagues, thrift shopping with her sisters, or organizing and attending family reunions like her dad’s 90th birthday party, Cathy loved a big get-together, where she was inevitably the life of the party. She inherited her parents’ generosity and knack for keeping tabs on everyone else in the family as well as her father’s love of leftovers. Her friends and family always knew they could count on her and would call her when they needed sound advice or a good laugh. As a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Cathy had tremendous heart that she shared with all those who had the good fortune of knowing and loving her.
Cathy will always be remembered by her brothers, John (Beth) Carroll and Tom (Yolanda) Carroll; her sisters, Maureen (Bob) Batchelor, Sheila (Tim) Harper, and Tricia (Ed) Stuckey; her special uncle, Reverend Edward E. Carroll; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her dear son, Michael Kreuser.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Cathy’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4816 7th Ave. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery. A visitation for Cathy will be held on Monday, December 16, at Piasecki Funeral Home at 4 p.m. and will conclude with a Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard Nightingale Tribute at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hospice Alliance, Inc. ,10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 or St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, would be appreciated by the family.
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Dr. Sue CableCathy was a very special, caring person. Hugs to her family.
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Claudia Coogan BeacomWhat a life well lived! Cathy was so loved by all who knew her. I've never forgotten her although I haven't seen her since I moved away in 1975 from Kenosha. Four years at St. Joe's wasn't enough -- we laughed the entire four years because of her kindness and thoughtfulness and comedic spirit. I've carried that with me. Thank you, Cathy, and I know you are happy with Michael and your Mom and Dad reunited in heaven. I know an angel. Love, Claudia
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Colleen GenameI met Cathy when I was working at Hospice Alliance. Cathy was my mentor, boss and friend. I am so sorry for your loss she was a beautiful human being in every way. She taught me how to be the best hospice nurse I could be. She was so patient and calm in every situation imaginable. We often joked who was more Irish but she felt because I did not have a claddagh ring or know what one was that she by far was more Irish than I. If you lost something St. Anthony was sure to find it just say a prayer. Cathy you will be forever missed and loved.
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Pamela Connors (Getschman)My deepest sympathy to Cathy’s family. I knew Cathy from St George.. she always brought a smile to wherever she went. Her laughter and live if live is something I will always remember. She was a grea volleyball player for St George’s team and helped us win the championship in 8 th grade. Her spirit and laughter were contagious. May Gods loving arms embrace her family and bring them the peace and comfort they so richly deserve.
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AREVELON TUNSTELLMy Condolences To Cathleen M. Carroll Family, She was a Beautiful Lady, in Every way, I Worked with her at Hospice Alliance, Love her Colorful glasses and Nail polish She will be Missed Rip My Angel ???
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Rosemary MastronardiSincere sympathy to the family. I worked with Cathy for 9 years at the Surgical Center. So very sad to hear of her passing. She will be remembered for the smiling, helpful, funny lady that she was. Cathy is now reunited with her son ? Cathy RIP
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Sally WillinghamY'all have my deepest sympathy ? cathy and I had an unique and awesome friendship ? She ll be missed by MANY.May you be at peace my Friend ??
Cathy was so calming. Her patience and smile could sooth those that needed it. I knew I could alway go to Cathy if I needed any guidance with my patients. She will be dearly missed. I have been blessed to call her my friend. My condolences to her family .
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Donna WhiteTo the entire Carroll clan…………My heart is heavy with sadness losing my beloved “Catrinka”, over our 40+ year friendship she has shared every family event with me, in detail, births, confirmations, marriage, illness, deaths, vacations and much more! I know your parents and Michael welcomed her to Heaven! Who is going to call me every other night to keep me “in the loop” about Kenosha, what do I do with the “boob appropriate” birthday cards I hunted for, always making her smile! Denny won’t get any more birthday cards from “Sister Mary Elizabeth”, something she has done for many years! Oh, the memories of our annual Dells trip with Judy Gabron, checking caterpillars on the back roads to see if a cold winter was ahead! She really hated the cold! Fish fries at the fire station, a frozen pizza and more at Nig’s! Touring Mirror Lake, we made her go canoeing once, not her finest moment! I will stop but sadness will linger, she had Faith, so I know she is at Peace! .......Sending warm embraces and citrus flavored smooches across the miles, signing off for now, Donna White and Denny also
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Ann MoreauCathy was my first boss when I became a nurse. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. We didn't talk nearly enough and I will miss her dearly. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. She was a very special lady.
