Carol Caudill

Carol Sue Burns Harder Caudill, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She is now at rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born on November 15, 1940, Carol grew up on a farm in northern Wisconsin, where her Ojibwa heritage and rural upbringing shaped her. After many years of traveling while her first husband, Arnie “Mike” Harder, served in the Navy, she eventually settled in Michigan. Life was not always easy, she leaned heavily on her faith, her church community, and the close friends and family who supported her through every season.

Carol later married Gobel Caudill, with whom she enjoyed her later years. Together they loved to travel—especially their long, meandering trips across the US and Hawaii to visit friends and family. Carol had a remarkable gift for crafting beautiful decorations and floral design.

Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carol is preceded in death by her siblings: Frank, William, Virginia, Eleanore. Children: Robin Brewer and Roger Harder, and her great grandson Mason Hayden.

She is survived by her Sister: Irma Abbe. Her children: John (Cathy) Harder, Tom Brewer, Terri Kleckler, Michael Harder, Douglas Grein, William J. (Abel) Harder, and Andrea (Donald) Birdwell. Step-Children: Ed (Diane) Caudill, Carol (Tim) Moronczyk.

Grandchildren: Billy Kleckler, Heather Brewer, Nicole (Kyle) Stumpo, Sarah Brewer, Melissa Brewer, Matthew (Skylar) Birdwell, Jacob Birdwell, Alex (Haley) Grein, Christian (Beth) Grein, Erin (Alyssa) Chambers, Eyan Harder, Emma (Mia) Harder, Tamara Moronczyk, Tim (Ilene) Moronczyk, Michael (Samantha) Moronczyk, Nikki Moronczyk, Bruce Caudill and Steven (Marie) Caudill — as well as many, many great grandchildren who brought her immense joy.

After months of moving between hospitals and rehabilitation centers, Carol’s long journey has come to a peaceful close. She will be remembered for her perseverance, creativity, unwavering faith, and the deep love she carried for her family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 10, from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road, in Warren. Instate will be the following day, Monday, May 11, from 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 AM, at A.H. Peters Funeral Home.