Obituary for Carol Jean Mooney
Moose Lodge, La Crosse
Carol Jean (Ames) Mooney, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2020, with her beloved husband by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 3, 1952, to Daisy and Frank Ames in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She married the love of her life, Wayne on December 13, 1980. They spent 39 blissful years together. Carol loved playing Bingo, Yahtzee, and Cribbage. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Carol is survived by her husband of 39 years, Wayne; her children and grandchildren, William (Danielle) Baxter of Onalaska, WI. and their children, Brandon, Christopher, Megan, Hannah, and Isaac; Sherry (Robert Armagost) Baxter of Watford City, ND. and their children, Miranda, Cameron and Alexa; and Stephanie (Nathan) Stewart of La Crosse, WI. and their children, Nichole, Evan, and Michael.
She is further survived by her brother, Kenneth Ames; her great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Arri, and Damon; and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daisy and Frank; her siblings, Joyce Cole, Henry “Dick” Harnisch, Sherry Wilchinski, and grandson, Anthony Baxter.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Moose Lodge, 1932 Ward Avenue, La Crosse. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family are welcome.
Dave Wilchinski Jr
March 14, 2020 @ 7:30 am
To the family and extended family you are in my thoughts! Aunt Carol, you were my favorite aunt that always made the best pork chops in the world! I will miss you dearly!
Marian Mooney
March 14, 2020 @ 8:17 am
My best wishes with Wayne and family. RIP Carol.
Janet K Allen
March 17, 2020 @ 3:54 am
My deepest sympathy to Carol’s husband, Wayne, and her entire family. Carol’s love for her grandchildren was over and above anything I have ever witnessed…Miranda, Cameron and Alexa. Hold dear to your hearts all the wonderful memories. There is a bright new star in the heaven. RIP, Carol, you will be missed by all who had the privilege to know and love you.
Andrew Ramsden
March 17, 2020 @ 11:00 am
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family, Carol was a second mother to me, I know she fought a courageous battle, she will be missed, Love Andrew and Mary Jane Ramsden