Obituary of Caryol DeBels

Caryol J. DeBels, age 86, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Caryol was born on October 16, 1935 in Deerbrook, WI to Emery and Marjorie (Washatko) McKinney. She was married to George DeBels Jr. on July 16, 1955. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2016. Caryol worked in the Human Resources office at Sacred Heart – St. Mary’s Hospital in Tomahawk for 29 years. Caryol and George farmed in the Harrison area for 40 years before retiring to their new home on Highway D, east of Tomahawk. After George’s death she moved to the Clear Lake Condominiums where she enjoyed bonfires, lunch dates and the company of her neighbors. While in Tomahawk, Caryol enjoyed volunteering for the historical society, food pantry and senior center. She was also an active board member for the Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation. George and Caryol wintered in the Arizona sunshine for 24 years, where Caryol would partake in several park activities and enjoyed the company of her many Venture Out Park friends. She especially loved to play cards and knit mittens, hats and slippers. Caryol is survived by her children – Mike (Connie) DeBels of Tomahawk, Tim (April) DeBels of Tomahawk, Georgia (Dan) Kedrowski of Ham Lake, MN, Terri (Dave) Detert of Rhinelander and Leslie (Jim) Studenski of Roseville, MN. She is further survived by her brother – Robert (Anita) McKinney of Aurora, IL, 13 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and special friend Tom Gillette. In addition to her husband George, Caryol is preceded in death by her parents, three sons – Tony, Karel & Joel, and two sisters – Emily Kluball & Ruth Koth. The Mass of Christian Burial for Caryol DeBels will take place at 11:00AM on Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Harrison. Visitation will take place on Sunday evening at the Krueger Family Funeral Home from 4:00PM until the time of prayer service at 7:00PM. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of Mass at 11:00AM. Entombment in St. Augustine Cemetery will immediately follow the Mass. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com Below are two separate links for zoom meetings. The first is for the prayer service on Sunday evening. The second link is for the Mass on Monday. -------------------------------------------- Mass of Christian Burial for Caryol DeBels Time: Jan 10, 2022 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83455838739?pwd=V0c2N2t1d0d1N0g2VHd3eTA4S2JMUT09 Meeting ID: 834 5583 8739 Passcode: Debels