Carole Wawro
March 20, 1938 ~ December 30, 2023
Carole Ann Wawro, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m., with Vigil starting at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Father Douglas Loecke officiating. Burial: Saint John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Carole was born on March 20, 1938, to John and Georgia (Marousek) Wawro. She graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1956 and Mt. Mercy College. She worked for John Wawro Heating and Hladky and Nelson Groceries. She took care of her parents and volunteered at St. Matthew, Mercy Hospital, and Eastern Iowa Monument. She loved baking and decorating cakes, collecting dolls, giving gifts especially at Christmas, and sending cards to many friends and family.
Survivors include her nephew, Mike (Tammy) Wawro; niece, Dawn (Jeff) Ellis; great-nephews, Drew (Rachel) Frederick, Drake (Liz) Wawro, Davis Wawro, and beloved great-greats, Dax and Ren. Great-nephew and great-nieces in Georgia, Jeffrey Ellis, Jennifer (Rodney) Harwell, Jessica Priest and great-greats, Jeremy, William, Aubri, Emma, RJ, Cooper, and Kason in Georgia; cousin, Margaret Selzer; and many cousins in Minnesota, especially her dear Betty Lou Cardinal, who prayed with her regularly over the phone.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and sister-in-law, Butch (Judy) Wawro; sisters, Mary Ann and Suzanne Wawro; and her dog Willy.
The family would like to thank all the priests who made a difference in Carole's life, the St. Matthew parishioners, and her friends and neighbors who were an important part of her life. In honor of Carole, the family asks that you send a hand-written note or card to someone you love to brighten their day.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Carole's tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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She was such a warm, friendly person. Our condolences on your family’s loss.
Jenny and Jim Tursi
To the family of Carole Wawro, God be with you to give you strength, comfort, and peace during your loss. My son Matthew Hamilton lives at Harmony and I am his mother Margie. we will miss her happy greeting when I would see her. Praying for you.
I am so sorry for your loss !! I loved siting on her deck and visiting with her. We shared many stories . She loved to talk about her family and loved you all very much. She was my friend and i will miss her
We all miss you at home. Its just not the same without you. You have been greatly missed by all. You were loved Carole. I miss you very much. Prayers to your family. Sheila Elliott
So sorry for the loss of your aunt. You are in my thoughts.
Alice Wilkinson
Sincerest condolences for the loss of Aunt Carole. Love,Lee & Lynn Smith
I first met Carole in April of 2022 and just knew we’d hit it off. Ever since then I would visit her at the nursing home a couple of times a month. I suspect not very many people knew how generous Carole was. She would buy gifts to give to others, write them letters as a “pen pal” and spread her cheer tirelessly. I acted as a sort of courier bringing her letters to others at various facilities who were also looking for connection. She loved Christmas and we would decorate her room with so much “snow” and twinkle lights you’d almost forget where you were. She cherished every letter she received, collected postcards and so many stickers! She alone could keep Hobby Lobby in business. She is already so missed. My life is better having had her in it. Rest in Peace dear friend.