Carol E. Hensel, 71, of Shawano, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at a Green Bay hospital. She was born Feb. 17, 1943, in East Bridgewater, Mass., to William “Bill” and Alice (Kelly) Chuckran.
Carol graduated from East Bridgewater High School, Class of 1961. On May 28, 1966, she married Henry Hensel at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Green Bay. Carol was a past member of St. Joseph Parish. She enjoyed keeping up with her family and friends on the telephone, time spent with her family and friends, and spending time at the home they built for their retirement.
Carol is survived by her husband, Henry; two sons and their spouses, Jeffrey and Michelle Hensel, St. Louis, Mo., and Corey and Michelle Hensel, Pulaski; five grandchildren, Wyatt, Evan, Sawyer, Morgan and Braeden; three sisters, Virginia, Eleanor and Patty; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Michael Hensel, and her parents.
Friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church, corner of Ninth Street and 12th Avenue in Green Bay from 9-11 a.m. Saturday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Ryan Krueger officiating. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family.
To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
A memorial fund has been established in Carol’s name.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Vincent Hospital, especially Dr. Tammela and Dr. Gala, for their care and concern.
