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Carol Joann Rex

November 3, 1934 - April 12, 2011

Carol J. Rex, age 76, of Horicon, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison.

The memorial gathering will be at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Horicon on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The memorial service will follow at the church on Saturday at 1:00 PM with Pastor Tim Worgan and Pastor Ray Field officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at Oakhill Cemetery in Horicon at a later date.

The former Carol Joann Radke was born on November 3, 1934 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to Harold an Adeline (Borchardt) Radke. On September 8, 1957 she was united in marriage with Claude H. Rex in Oconomowoc. They made their home in rural Horicon on a dairy farm. Carol was the bookkeeper for Rex-Aire Farms, among her many other duties of a farmer and loving mother. She was a devoted and active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Horicon where she was on the Board of Trustees and other organizations. Carol was also on the Dairy Promotion Committee and she worked on the Hubbard Township Election board.

Carol will be missed by her loving husband, Claude Rex of Horicon, children, Cynthia (William) Peterson of Sussex, Curtis (Kay) Rex and Craig (Diann) Rex, both of Horicon, grandchildren, Chloe and Carly, Thomas, Theresa, Andrew, Robert, Maria, and Matthew, and Melody, Allison and Hamilton, brother and sisters, David (Karen) Radke, Lois (Walter) Parker, Sandra Braunschweig, Nancy (Spencer) Lueck, and Phyllis (David) Kottke, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant grandson, Alexander, brother, Richard, and infant sister, Christine.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Carol J. Rex”s name to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 222 S. Cedar St., Horicon, WI 53032.

The Murray Funeral Home, 716 Clinton Street in Horicon is caring for the family. To leave online condolences or for directions and other information, please view our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Service Details

Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 1:00pm

Interment Details

Oak Hill Cemetery-Horicon

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Carol J. Rex, age 76, of Horicon, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at UW Hospital in Madison. The memorial gathering will be at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Horicon on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The memorial service will follow at the church on Saturday at 1:00 PM withContinue Reading

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Paul Diedrick left a message on April 18, 2011:
My thought''s and prayers are with you. It''s hard to believe the time that has passed when we went to the fairs and hug out at the farm. Paul Diedrick
Paul Diedrick left a message on April 18, 2011:
My thought''s and prayers are with you. It''s hard to believe the time that has passed when we went to the fairs and hug out at the farm. Paul Diedrick
Gordon Zimmerman left a message on April 16, 2011:
Dear friends; Sorry to learn of your loss. Many memories come to mind as in the l940s family came together, the folks played cards and cousins became acquainted. My deepest sympathy to you all. Gordon Zimmerman
Diane Miesbauer & the PET Systems Team left a message on April 16, 2011:
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. In these sad times know that our thoughts are with you.
Gordon Zimmerman left a message on April 16, 2011:
Dear friends; Sorry to learn of your loss. Many memories come to mind as in the l940s family came together, the folks played cards and cousins became acquainted. My deepest sympathy to you all. Gordon Zimmerman
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Diane Miesbauer & the PET Systems Team left a message on April 16, 2011:
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. In these sad times know that our thoughts are with you.
Les (Fred) & Judy Wackett left a message on April 14, 2011:
Claude, Cindy & family, Curt & family, & Craig & family - Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Carol will be deeply missed, but the wonderful memories you have will forever be in your heart. I will always remember her dedication to being the Cashier for the Church''s Holiday Cookie Walk and rummage sales. She has touched many lives and now no words seem adequate to be said. With our sympathy, Fred & Judy
Randy and Linda Laufenberg left a message on April 14, 2011:
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help ease the pain you all bear, just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest Sympathies ~~ Randy and Linda Laufenberg
Barb krohn left a message on April 14, 2011:
I offer my condolence and prayers to the family. I did''ent know Carol, but I went to school with Cindy. Anyone who raised such a wonderful, friendly, honest, kind, daughter had to be all of that, and more! Heaven has just welcomed a wonderful women. RIP Mrs. Rex
Les (Fred) & Judy Wackett left a message on April 14, 2011:
Claude, Cindy & family, Curt & family, & Craig & family - Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Carol will be deeply missed, but the wonderful memories you have will forever be in your heart. I will always remember her dedication to being the Cashier for the Church''s Holiday Cookie Walk and rummage sales. She has touched many lives and now no words seem adequate to be said. With our sympathy, Fred & Judy
Randy and Linda Laufenberg left a message on April 14, 2011:
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help ease the pain you all bear, just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest Sympathies ~~ Randy and Linda Laufenberg
Barb krohn left a message on April 14, 2011:
I offer my condolence and prayers to the family. I did''ent know Carol, but I went to school with Cindy. Anyone who raised such a wonderful, friendly, honest, kind, daughter had to be all of that, and more! Heaven has just welcomed a wonderful women. RIP Mrs. Rex
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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