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Carol Galloway Obituary
Carol L. Galloway, 69, of La Porte, Ind., passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born July 2, 1942, in Saginaw, to Judson and Margaret (Emery) Vanderlip and lived in the La Porte area since 1980, coming from Midland. Carol was a 1960 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. On June 20, 1964, she married Kenneth M. Galloway in Saginaw.
Carol leaves behind two daughters, Kristina M. Galloway and Carolyn A. (Gregory) Perra both of La Porte; three grandchildren, Emma, Nicholas and Alexandria Perra; sister, Linda (Ron) Gwilt of Mackinaw City; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband.
Funeral services will be held at La Porte Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Essling Funeral Home, (219) 362-2722, is caring for arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to any No Kill Animal Shelter of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deb & Gary Johnson
April 30, 2012
Ron and Linda and family-So sorry to hear of your sister's death. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Karen Carroll- Fiedel
April 30, 2012
Ken and girls
So sorry about Carol. I knew Ken and Carol through my brother Mike Carroll.
Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Karen Carroll-Fiedel
Deo & Wanda Freeman
April 28, 2012
Carol, we are so sorry that you died, so happy that you lived, and that we have been able to be a part of your life for more than 40 years. Your cottage and your sister's home have always been a gathering place for your family and friends. We are sure that in love and remembrance of Carol and good times it will continue to be that gathering place.
Kris, Carrie, Linda, and your families please accept our happiness for Carol's life and our sorrow with you for her death.
Sent with Our Love,
Deo & Wanda Freeman
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