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Carol Pelz Obituary

Mrs. Carol (Brown) Pelz, 73, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Parkview Care Center.

Carol was employed at Koch Original for 21 years. She was a member of St. Matthew's UCC.

Carol is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roy; two daughters, Kriston Pelz of Oakland, Calif., and Karin Smith and her husband, Joe, of Newburgh; one son, Kurt A. Pelz and his wife, Brenda, of Newburgh; four grandchildren, Patrick A. Pelz, Amy N. Lentz, Lauryn N. and Meagan D. Smith; her brothers, John D. Brown and the late Ross "Tommy" Brown Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's UCC with Pastor Art Christmas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the National Alzheimer's Association or St. Matthew's UCC, 3007 First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710.

Pierre Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Family and friends may leave condolences online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier Press on Feb. 26, 2010.

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Rusty Fowler

February 27, 2010

Wishing you comfort in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brandon Deputy

February 26, 2010

Kurt, sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.

Pat Pierce

February 26, 2010

Roy and children, I worked with Carol for many years. Always knew her to be so sweet and kind and a great sense of humor. I loved her love of horses. God be with you all and know that you will see her again someday. Pat Pierce, Evansville

Dawn Godsey

February 26, 2010

Karin, I am so sorry about the passing of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dawn (Seidl) Godsey

Charles McCandless

February 26, 2010

We're very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Chuck McCandless
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Barry Mueller

February 26, 2010

Dear Kurt and family:
We are sorry to hear of the Passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry Mueller family

Lindsay Floyd

February 26, 2010

Roy, I am so sorry to hear about Carol. I didn't know her well, but will always remember her because of my wolf lamp. I still have the lamp and it is my favorite. Wishing you and your family well.

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