Carol M. Gutenberg, age 75, of Friendship, Wisconsin for upwards of forty years, died April 9, 2012 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1826 Hwy 13, Friendship, Wisconsin. David Lay will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at the Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin at a later date.
Carol was born June 8, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harold and Mary (Kullman) Brunow. She graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee. Carol married James Gutenberg on June 19, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 46th St. & Glendale Ave.
As a young teenager, Carol learned of Jesus’ ransom sacrifice as well as God’s Kingdom and all its marvelous blessings from God’s Word, the Bible. Soon she was baptized and was enthusiastically sharing this knowledge that Christians have with others in the public ministry, a work Jesus commissioned his followers to do. Later, she met and fell in love with fellow believer, James Gutenberg. Their marriage union was blessed with a son and a daughter, who they successfully helped rear to be God fearing disciples of Jesus Christ. Many hours each month the family engaged in the preaching and disciple making work. This living faith has resulted in some rejection, but also unbelievable joy, in seeing new believers make Jehovah God their best friend and rely on His sure promises. Many Adams County residents may remember her smiling face as she came to share the Good News of God’s Kingdom with them. Carol’s voice is now silent. As Jesus stated, she is sleeping in death. He also stated that Jehovah God, is a God of the living, not of the dead, when referring to other deceased worshipers of His. Like them, Caro hoped in a resurrection at God’s appointed time and is not dead in God’s eyes. Now in His perfect memory, she is awaiting, the full benefits of God’s kingdom, including a future resurrection here on a perfectly restored paradise earth, where death, pain and wickedness will be gone forever. In that paradise, friends and family, the world over, will be reunited with unending life in view. Although Carol could only speak English, this life changing Good News of the Kingdom is being continuously proclaimed daily in over 430 languages worldwide by millions of devoted Christians just like her. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother is truly missed now. We continue to grieve as we await her return with great anticipation. We share her hope. We love her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Mary Brunow; sister, Barbara Abrahamson; Mother in law, Evelyn Gutenberg; Father in law, Andrew C. Gutenberg;
Survivors:
Husband: James Gutenberg of Friendship, Wisconsin
Son: Glen (Christine) Gutenberg of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Gay (Eric) Burch of Ingleside, Illinois
Granddaughter: Vanessa Gutenberg of Friendship, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Elizabeth Gutenberg of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Aaron (Crystal) Burch of DeKalb, Illinois
Grandson: Alexander Gutenberg of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Justin Burch of Wallkill, New York
Great-Granddaughter: Ila Burch of DeKalb, Illinois
Great-Grandson: Graham Burch of DeKalb, Illinois
Sister in law: June Rowland of North Carolina
Further survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends
Jim:
During our 1 day convention in Janesville, April 28, 2012, I learned of Carol’s death. I am so sorry to hear this; however we know the hope of life forever on earth is coming very soon. You and Carol have done so much for me and saved my life spirtual and physcially; I will always remember. Thank you for persisting on my behalf so many years ago; I thank Jehovah daily for the wonderful support I received.
Vickie
We were so sorry to hear of Carol’s recent death. Our sympathy goes to your family. The hope of the resurrection does help but there still is a loss and we pray Jehovah will strengthen you all.
Carol has been a dear friend for over 30 years. She was a great mother and grandmother. We will all miss her so much, but also know what a great women she was. As a lover of Jehovah she helped many people. She has helped me so many times. The picture of her shows what a great person she was.
Jim, there are no words to express my sympathy for you and Glen and your families in this time of sorrow. We will all miss Carol’s soft spoken, kind voice and personality.
So sorry for your loss. Carol was a wonderful lady, I will always remember her kindness during and after my mothers illness. My mother really enjoyed her chats with Carol and I will always remember her Cheeseburger Pie!
Jim, Glenn and family: Our deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss.
Jim, Glen, and families, my condolenses regarding the loss of your wife and mother. My sympathy to all.
We are so sorry to hear of Carol’s death, we offer our deepest sympathy. She was a wonderfol neighbor and friend.