Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Jun 10, 1945 – May 11, 2021
KRELLWITZ, CAROLE DIANE
Of Grand Blanc, age 75, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Visitation 2-8pm Monday, May 17 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Rosary will be prayed at 7pm Monday evening at the funeral home. Additional visitation 9:30a Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at church until the time of Mass.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30a Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11804 South Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, with Father Leronio Vodivodi celebrating.
Private burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc.
Contributions may be made to ST JUDES.
Carole was born in Flint on June 10, 1945, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Halik) Sochor.
She graduated from St. John Vianney High School, Class of 1963. She went on to earn a B.A. from Michigan State University and a M.Ed from Oakland University.
Carole taught at Genesee Schools for over 30 years and always held the school, teachers, and students close to her heart. She loved keeping up with friends and former students and would do so regularly.
Carole had a life-long passion for shopping and chocolate. Carole enjoyed golfing and reading and turned both into clubs with her dear friends. Her absolute favorite role was as Grammie Carole and she spent much of her retirement traveling to Illinois and Saskatchewan to visit her grandkids and clean Kristen’s house. Carole was always up for an adventure, be it an MSU tailgate and football game, a live concert with the girls or traveling with her friends and family.
Surviving are her devoted husband, Michael of Grand Blanc;
children, Kimberly (Joby) Messier of Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Matthew (Laura Jarrett) Krellwitz of Grand Blanc, and Kristen (Dan) Longpre of Skokie, IL;
grandchildren Max, Ashley, Benjamin, and Rowan.
She leaves behind precious cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and her beloved Aunt Jean Halik.
She also leaves behind her shitzu, Gizmo. Carole was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Sochor and her parents.
Read MoreMike, my heart aches for you and your family. May you find comfort in happy memories with your beautiful Carole.
Carol Fallis Fulgencio
May 11, 2023
Mike:
I can only imagine the heartfelt sense of loss you and your family are experiencing at this time.
Having been a neighbor, school mate, friend, and yes on occasion maybe even a confidant these past 75 years, I share your emptiness. Although we lived a long distance from one another we always stayed in touch. A card at Christmas, a periodic call regarding one of the old neighbors or family members and most memorable the cup of coffee or pint we would share when Chris and I...
Ken Bauer
May 20, 2021 | Seattle, WA | Neighbor
Carole was my mother, Judy’s best friend neighbor growing up in Flint. Our families were definitely family; Mary Sochor was a surrogate grandma to my sister & me. Carole continued to keep up with us after our dear mom passed. And now the family friends are reunited in heaven. Love forever to you all.
Lisa (John) Clark
May 18, 2021 | Vero Beach, FL
I can still remember her beautiful smile and how she was so full of life. I know she will be truly missed. I loved caring for her because even on a bad day I could get her to laugh or smile. She was not only beautiful on the outside but truly beautiful on the inside. I'm sure she always left an impression with whomever she met because she definitely left one on me. Not only did Carol have a beautiful heart but her family who surrounded her and whom I've met have beautiful hearts as well so I...
Amanda Miller
May 18, 2021 | Friend
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time! God Bless, Jim & Judy Loria
james loria
May 18, 2021 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
Our family will always remember Auntie Carole with love and affection as she always brought a smile to our faces with her genuine warmth and affection, whether seeing her at family gatherings, visiting with her at home, or running into her at Mass or Kroger! She was so full of life and beauty!
Our since sympathies and prayers to Mike and the whole Krellwitz family during this very difficult time. Alina, Braedon, Trevor, Andreas, Kristin & Rod
Shick Family
May 18, 2021 | MI | Family
My condolences to Carole's family, for her loss. I knew her from the Schussmeister Ski Club. You are in my prayers.
JAMES A SARGENT
May 17, 2021 | FLUSHING, MI
Carole would meet and greet you with a huge smile, always so happy, and full of life. She was the classiest lady we have ever known. We express our sincere condolences to Mike, Kim, Matt, and Kristen.
Dr James and Mrs Connie Halik
May 17, 2021 | Morgantown, IN | Family
My heart was broken to hear the passing of this wonderful person. I will miss her laugh and miss our talks. She believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. She was the best teacher I and my favorite. She will be forever in my heart. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Jennifer Thomas
May 17, 2021 | Frisco, TX | Student
