Carol Marie (Olson) Chalik, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2015.
She was born April 24, 1947 to Nobel L. and Thelma (Bergerson) Olson in Thief River Falls, MN.
While in high school, she was dedicated to 4H showing her sheep at local, regional, and state fairs. She moved to Indiana in 1968 and married William S. Chalik Sr. in 1971. They were blessed with three children William S. Chalik Jr., Carrie Ann Crandall, and Andrew P. Chalik. Once the children were grown, she separated and moved to Michigan, to be closer to Carrie and worked at Menards for 15 years. Carol was an avid book reader and loved farming on Farm Town. Most recently she loved watching all of her grand kids participate in various different sporting activities. She will be deeply missed by her family William Jr. (Paula) Trent, Owen, and Logan Chalik of La Porte, Carrie Ann (Roger) Alyssa and Kylee Crandall of Battle Creek, MI, and
Andrew (Heidi) Travis and Victoria Chalik of La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 10 am (CST) with Pastor Lauren Mache officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 9:00 to 10:00 am (CST) prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the family, c/o Andrew Chalik, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be made online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com