Caroline Margaret Henriksen, age 91, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away on August 10, 2011 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the East Arkdale Cemetery, Arkdale, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Caroline was born July 13, 1920 in Arkdale, Wisconsin to Hans and Hilda (Olson) Pedersen. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1939. Caroline married Kenneth Henriksen on November 21, 1942 in Adams, Wisconsin. She worked for the Selective Service during WWII. She worked the family farm for many years and then worked as a bookkeeper for the dairy in Friendship. Caroline later worked for the Adams County Highway Department as a bookkeeper until her retirement.
She enjoyed music, reading, crosswords, puzzles and traveling.
Caroline was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was Organist at the Church for 30 years. She was a life member of the A-F VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Strongs Prairie Community Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans & Hilda Pedersen; husband, Kenneth Henriksen; son, Dennis Henriksen; Grandson, Scott Berry; brother, Norman (Eleanor) Pedersen; brother, Roy Pedersen; Brother in Law, Frank Williams; Brother in Law, Garland Chaffee and three nephews.
Survivors:
Daughter: Elaine (Michael) Berry of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Kenneth (Dana) Henriksen of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter in Law: Pat (Dane) Grover of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Son: Duane (Dawn) Henriksen of Oxford, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Michelle (Tim) Georgeson of Columbus, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Marsha (Dave) Steger of Covington, Washington
Granddaughter: Aimee (Kevin) Bork of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandson: Paul (Michelle) Henriksen of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Neil (Melissa) Henriksen of Plainfield, Wisconsin
Grandson: Todd (Kim) Henriksen of Pittsboro, Indiana
Grandson: Chad (Melissa) Henriksen of Tomah, Wisconsin
Grandson: Jamie (Bonnie) Henriksen of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandson: Dustin (Jamie) Henriksen of Oxford, Wisconsin
16 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Alden (Judy) Pedersen of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Sister: Viola (Clarence) York of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Virginia Chaffee of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Esther (Fred) Stevens of Kenosha, Wisconsin
Sister: Gladys (Clinton) McKinley of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister: Myrtle (Helmer) Lecy of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Verna Williams of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Florence (Edward) Koehler of Friendship, Wisconsin
Sister in Law: Berle Pedersen of Juneau, Wisconsin
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and grant you peace. Caroline was a great person and friend.
So sorry for your loss, Aunt Care will be missed!
Our Sincere Sympathy to all of Caroline’s family.
She was such a friendy and great person. We were always happy to consider her a good friend.
Rod & Doris Oncken
Heartfelt sympathy to all of Caroline’s extended family. It’s been a great pleasure and privilege to know her. She is probably smiling down from Heaven already. We must all cherish the memories.
God bless everyone.
Caroline, I will really miss your wonderful smiles and your gentle way you had with so many people. You were definitely a LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Thank you so much for all your dedicated years of our little COMMUNITY CLUB. You will be greatly missed by so many. You are now a little angel.
Aunt Car was a wonderful lady. Alot of memories and fun times with all the family reunions. Ya’ll are in my prayers!!
My heart to all of you at this time. Very nice special lady!
We will truely miss this wonderful lady. The years of friendship were wonderful. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Aunt Care was a super lady her smile said it all she will be missed by all
As I contemplate your passing my hope is that every child in the world experience the gentle kindness that you shared with me. I’m going to miss those lunches and trips to the casino. My deepest sympathies to my cousins and families. Until we meet again . . .
Aunt Caroline will be missed by all. She was an angel, heaven is so lucky to have her. Prayers to families being offered.
Aunt Caroline was always dressed to the nines ready to go for the day. A true lady in every way. John has many memories of her homemade beans and the farm. She will be missed.
I have many fond memories of my Aunt Care. Pat and I send our love and most sincere condolences to her immediate family.
Caroline was one of the best people that I’ve had the priviledge to care for. She was always a delight. Even when she wasn’t feeling the best, she always had a genuine smile. I hope to never forget her. My thoughts go out to the Henriksen family.
Dianne and I really always enjoyed talking to Caroline about her oil and her gas tank. Such a super lady. We will miss her. Girls at Wisconsin River Co-op.
Deepest Sympathy to the family.
Caroline such a sweet lady.
Larry and I both have memories of Caroline. When I was growing up she was the organist at church it seemed like forever!! Larry has many good memories of her at the County Shop. She will be remembered and missed.
Caroline will be greatly missed. I always felt she was the glue that bound the Petersen family together. Her memory wll be treasured by us all. She was a good friend and neighbor for many years. God bless you all.
Sorry to hear Aunt Care has passed away. The picture of her is perfect. She was quick to giggle and offer a smile that always made the rest of us happy. I will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Aunt Care was such a beautiful person. She is going to be greatly missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We send God’s Blessing and much Love.
Dear Aunt Caroline,
You were the one who could speak Norwegian. You always kept Dad and I for Arkdale Rec. Days. It was good to spend time with you when Mom & I was up for Aunt Eleanor’s funeral. God Bless you Aunt Caroline. Dad will be glad to meet you heaven. Kenny Jr. will really miss you.
Beryl, Gary & Michael Pedersen
Aunt Care will be greatly missed. I am honored to have known such a wonderful women!! My thoughts and prayers with all of you through this difficult time! May God send you peace to help your pain and may God welcome her with open arms with her perfect angel wings. A lot of great memories with Aunt Care. She will always be in my heart!
So sorryv to hear, she was a great woman!
Aunt Care was a lovely, accomplished, gracious woman. We are blessed to have known her and are deeply saddened by her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Aunt Care was such a special person, to me. She was one of my second "Moms." Words can not say enough about Aunt Care-she will truely be missed. May the Lord open His arms and welcome her home. My love to you Aunt Care-my God Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I never remember a time that she didn’t have a smile on her face.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Henriksen family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We are honored to have known such a wonderful and caring person. Many great memories with Aunt Care.
Such a fine lady that brought smiles to so many. Caroline, we have been proud to be your neighbor and members of the community you loved. May God bless your family & others who also mourn your passing.
It is so hard to lose someone as wonderful as Aunt Care. We are so lucky to have had her as a part of our lives and have all of those wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Henriksen family
Aunt Care was the leader of the Pedersen siblings and an inspiration to us all. May God give everyone the courage to face the loss and to keep her memories alive. Our heartfelt condolences to all in this time of sorrow.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers, she will be missed dearly!
We are saddened by the loss of Aunt Care. She had an infectious smile and was such a sweet woman. She will be greatly missed.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Care. She was such a sweet little lady and leaves an empty spot in our hearts!
So sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this time
Oh Aunt Care, I remember so many smiles–so many moments you graced us with your good nature–including the last time I saw you last fall when we sprang Mom from the hospital for a lunch date with you. It was my honor to escort my oldest, smallest aunt into the restaurant. May Heaven receive you with as much honor and blessings. You will forever be in my heart. Love, Susie
Aunt Car will be missed. We will always remember her smile. As we hold each other close for comfort remember all the wonderful time we had we Aunt Car. Heaven recieved a special angel.
We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Caroline. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.