Carol M. Roberts

Roberts, Carol M.
(Cowing)
Appleton

Age 87, passed away at Grand Horizons in Appleton on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Carol was born in St. Joseph, MO October 26, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Szopieray) Cowing. On May 18, 1946 she married her husband of 62 years, Roscoe Roberts, in Kansas City, MO. In 1969, she moved to Appleton from Kansas City with her husband. Carol volunteered her time with LEAVEN and was active with Roscoe in working with the Hmong community, assisting with language and relocation. She had a very strong faith in God and was very active in the church, including her involvement with the Ladies of St. Bernard. Carol will be remembered for being a dedicated, selfless and loving homemaker who cherished her family.

Carol is survived by her nine children: Cheryl (Jim) Anderson of Overland Park, KS, Peggy (Johnny) Wehunt of Avon Park, FL, Larry (Mary) Roberts of Kansas City, MO, Deborah (Steve) Zimmerman of Troy, IL, Sandra (Ed) Green of Appleton, WI, John (Linda) Roberts of Appleton, WI, Thomas (Barb) Roberts of Hartford, WI, Edward Roberts of Winchester, WI, and Stephen (Sally) Roberts of Broomfield, CO; grandchildren: Brian, Lori, Christine, Michelle, David, Katie, Joann, Daniel, Doug, Devin, Adam, Aaron, Cameron, Kyle, Cole, Morgan, Audrey, Abigail, Aidan, Allie and Ava; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (William) Lippert; sister-in-law, Carlotta Cowing, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe, in 2009; grandson, Alexander Roberts; brother, William Cowing; infant sister, Mary Edith Cowing; son-in-law, Dale Garrison; and sister-in-law, Ottilia Cowing.

The funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 117 W. Pine St., Appleton with Fr. Dennis Ryan officiating. Friends will be received at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Appleton.

The family extends a special thank you to the caring staff at Grand Horizons and to Southern Care Hospice for providing comfort and care.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Carol’s name is being established. Donations will be given to Carol’s favorite charities.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better Mom. You were the best. Your humor, laughter and tolerant nature will always be with us. You are our Sunshine.”

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231