Carolyn Elizabeth Voskuil (nee Hegard)
Died peacefully on Feb 20, 2019. She was born on August 26, 1935 in Winona, MN. Early on in her childhood her family moved to
Batavia, Wisconsin where she grew up and graduated from Plymouth High School in
1953. She moved to Milwaukee with her
girlfriends and was employed at Equitable Life Insurance Co. While living there
she was introduced to the love of her life, Donald Voskuil. They married and
built their home in Muskego where their son Timothy was born in May of 1966. She
became a full-time mother and homemaker.
The family enjoyed many trips around the country, going
hiking, sightseeing and camping with family and friends. She loved spending
time up at the Voskuil’s family farm in Cedar Grove.
Her faith was very important to her and she was a longtime active
member of her church and there she met some wonderful people that became
lifelong friends.
She proudly displayed her extensive collections of Hummel’s,
Hallmark ornaments and decorative plates. She will be remembered for not only
decorating her home for the holidays and seasons but for the way she dressed
for those same occasions. Even though Fall was her favorite time of year she
always looked forward to Springtime and going to the local floral nurseries to buy
flowers with friends. Their wooded lot
attracted quite an array of wildlife that she loved to feed and watch.
Her friends and family fondly remember her loving way she
looked after them, always the first one to ask if she could help or do anything.
She enjoyed spending time chatting and
laughing with them and had a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss her warm
smile.
This last year and a half, Pine Haven in Sheboygan Falls was
her home. There she made friendships
with the staff and she enjoyed helping others with activities or helping them
come back from the community room.
She is survived by her son Timothy and Sister-in-laws Evie
Antonopaulos, Marge (Jim) Killian and Ruth (friend Larry) Voskuil; nieces and nephews,
Chuck (Lorrie) Klessig, Mike (Nancy) Klessig, Pat (Kris) Klessig, Jim (Joung)
Killian, Mike (Maie) Killian, John (Jill) Killian, Moira (Mel) Davis, Sheila
Killian, Denise (Gene) Marre’ and Kristin (Adam) Brandes; and close cousins
Barb Mikhail and Kathy Jensen.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, Her parents
Eunice and August Hegard, Brother-in-laws Dave Voskuil and William Antonopaulos.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Pine Haven
(Memory Care Unit). Carolyn truly
enjoyed her time there. She loved her
room, the food and the friendship she received.
A memorial service is planned for June 30
th
to
celebrate her life.
Thank you to the Sharon Richardson Hospice for their care
and concern for her.
For online condolences and additional information please
visit
www.wenigfh.com
The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg is assisting
the Voskuil family with arrangements (920-564-2771).
