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Carol Orlowski Obituary
Carol J. Orlowski, 94, of Trail Creek, Indiana, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 4:23 a.m. in her home.
Private family services will be conducted. Burial will take place in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.
She was born Feb. 25, 1931, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late William and Ida May (Huff) Stradtner.
Surviving are three daughters, Brenda (Michael) Knoll of Michigan City, Indiana, Sharon Wellman of Trail Creek, Indiana, and Sandra Hosna of Trail Creek, Indiana; five grandchildren, Kori (Matt) Wagner of Atlanta, Georgia, Katie (Kevin) Labaj of Trail Creek, Indiana, Wynn Wellman of Michigan City, Indiana, Wesley Wellman of Trail Creek, Indiana, and Holton Hosna of Michigan City, Indiana; and two great-grandchildren, Laney Labaj and Luka Labaj.
She was also preceded in death by six sisters, Mabel Mitchell, Lola Mitchell, Esther Lane, Irene Beach, Edna McCoy-Whitehead and Eula Daron; and five brothers, Paul, John, Vernon, Carl and Kenneth Stradtner.
She retired after 14 years as a machine operator at ITW Redhead/Ramset and also worked at National Tea Grocery Store and as a hostess at Howard's Restaurant. Carol tutored children at Coolspring Elementary School and loved nature and gardening. She enjoyed her pets and a good cup of coffee.
Contributions may be made to Fried's Cat Shelter, Inc., 509 U.S. Hwy. 212, Michigan City, IN 46360.
To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, visit our website at www. otthaverstock.com.
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Rhonda Moles
January 18, 2026
I'm going to miss our little talks and jokes. I Love you Miss Carol
Lorie (Schwanke) Novak
January 17, 2026
Brenda,
Sorry to see of your Mom's passing. You were blessed to have her for so many years. My Mom passed away about 30 years ago.
I remember your Mom from when we were kids. She was a nice lady. Love, Lorie
Denise (Dabbert) Clark and Diane (Dabbert) Dittus
January 17, 2026
Dear Cousins and Family
We're very sorry for the loss of your mom. Aunt Katie was very dear in our hearts. Her smile was always welcoming, and we remember how fun and sweet she was in our lives growing up. You are blessed to have had her in your lives for so many years, and she will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers for you all.
Denise and Diane
Lynn Gibbs
January 16, 2026
I loved Mom O with every inch of my heart, and her girls. She was my family, and I was so blessed to be part of her family. Lots of great people waiting for her, and life will be happy and beautiful for her once again. Until we meet again, I love you :)
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