Carol Ann Wickstrom, 87, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Luverne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Luverne, Alabama.
Carol was born October 12, 1937 to Willard and Agnes Lange, in Rapid City, South Dakota. She grew up and spent most of her life in and around the Badlands area of South Dakota. She was a very good cook and applied her skills in many restaurants in the area over the years.
She married Elwin Saunders on June 4, 1955. To this union, three children were born: Terry, Karla, and Jean Saunders. This partnership subsequently ended in a divorce.
She married William H. Wickstrom on October 8, 1974. William had two children, Charles and Lavonne Wickstrom.
Carol loved her grandchildren. She loved reading, putting puzzles together, and occasional visits to a casino.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, five sisters, and two daughters.
She will be buried near her husband William at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025.
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She will be buried near her husband William at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025.
Guest Book
So sorry for your loss Terry. She was a great lady and I had the blessing to work alongside of her and to an friend. Prayers for you all.
~ Carol Lynch
QUINN, SD (1/1/2025)
Sending love and sympathy to all of Carol's family. Carol was a long time friend and share many happy memories of her and her family from days growing up at Interior.
~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner
Casa Grande Arizona (1/1/2025)
So sorry to hear of Carol's passing. I really enjoyed working with her at the Elkton House so many years ago. A lot of fun memories.
~ Peggy Wilsey
Northeast Kansas (4/7/2025)
So sorry for your loss. I loved working with Carol at the Elkton House
~ Ronda Hamann
Wall, SD (1/1/2025)
Terry and your family, I have not seen you for many years but remember you well, as your mom was not only co-worker but a very dear friend. Was such a joy to visits her at Praire Village when we came to visit DELJA. Was so happy when she moved to be with you and your family. Know there is no pain anymore and she’s at peace! Prayers are always needed!,God Bless. JoAnn
~ JoAnn (Eisenbraun) Hoffman
Wright, Wy.82732 (1/9/2025)
So enjoyed getting to work with Carol at the Elkton House. She was a great lady!
~ Rose Luedeman
Wall (1/2/2025)
So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing.
~ Susie Cuppy
Mitchell (1/11/2025)
My Deepest Sympathy. Thinking about all of you. I will always Carol's smile and visiting with her. She was a very sweet lady.
~ Fawna Geigle
Sturgis (12/31/2024)