Carol graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism. In 1951, she married Paul Henkels, and they spent the next sixty-three years together before his passing in 2015. They enjoyed traveling together and visiting new places throughout the world. Carol worked as a children’s librarian at Palatine Library and at various corporate research libraries. In retirement, she volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop and often enjoyed swim aerobics, baking, and visiting with her family and friends.
Carol is survived by sons, Steve (Ronda) Henkels of Sarasota, Florida, Tom (Pat) Henkels of Irving, Texas, Paul (Lori) Henkels of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Mark (Deb) Henkels of Scotch Plains, New Jersey; daughters, Mary (Kevin) Fitzgibbons of Palatine, Illinois, Ann (Greg) Ballweg of Acworth, Georgia, Cathy Anderson of Wauconda, Illinois, and Sue (Ed) Delaney of Buford, Georgia; twenty-four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Catherine's chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, where Carol participated in ministry work for her community, at www.osvonlinegiving.com/1114.
Please use the "quick give" option instead of setting up an account, and select "Parish St. Vincent de Paul" to ensure funds are directed to this ministry.
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