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Carolyn Marie Krebs
1943 - 2021
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1943 - 2021
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Carolyn Marie Krebs
April 14, 1943-February 14, 2021
BETTENDORF-Carolyn Marie Krebs went to her heavenly home on February 14th. Her earthly life ended exactly twenty-two years to the day of her daughter Katie's death, with her family by her side.
Carolyn was born to Ralph & Edith Olsen on April 14th, 1943, and grew up in St. Paul. She was a graduate of Minnehaha Academy, and attended St. Olaf College.
Carolyn raised two daughters: Karen England of Lake City, Minnesota and Katie England Zimmerman of Windom, Minnesota. Carolyn met her husband Ron Krebs and moved to Pleasant Harbor in Bettendorf in 1990.
Carolyn loved and cherished her family! She was an amazing cook and entertainer. She brought joy and "the best time ever" to all. She loved to knit and sew. She was a downhill skier, tennis player, and Mississippi River boater. She enjoyed music, singing and piano. Carolyn was a dear and faithful friend to many, enjoying lifelong friendships.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Edith Olsen; daughter Katie England Zimmerman; and son-in-law Kaz Roslik.
Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband, Ron Krebs of Bettendorf, IA; beloved daughter Karen England of Lake City, MN; sister Bunny (Judi Burle) Olsen of Oakland, CA; step-son Tim (Michele) Krebs of Des Moines, IA; step-daughter Kim (Brad) Rathjen of Bettendorf, IA; Grandchildren Bryce (Justine) Krebs and Camryn Krebs of Gurnee, IL and Kaden Krebs of Des Moines, IA; nephews Daniel Olsen of Seattle, WA and Jesse Olsen of Oakland, CA; and cousins and in-laws.
Thank you to the wonderful staff at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf for their caring and compassion!
A Celebration of Life will be held in her Memory this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Ladies For Katie, Inc., 104 S. Washington Street, Lake City, MN 55041.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dean lackey
February 21, 2021
Ron, my sincere condolences go out to you and all your family. I will remember you all in my prayers.
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