Carol Lou Bignell
Carol Lou Bignell, born 8/01/1947 of Durand, died peacefully Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Durand Advent Health with her family by her side.
Carol is survived by her children, Tammy Hollister, Glen Hollister, Christina Hollister (Chad), and Shannon Hollister (Brian). Grandchildren Nate (Patti), Kyle (Natalie), Jessica (Arthur), Lonnie (Makayla), Harly (Nicolas), Dalton (Alex), Alora (Dylan), Alyssa, Brianna, Bennett, Channer, Brennah, and Marissa. Great grandchildren Avelynn, Ryker, Ryatt, Maddie, Izzy, Sailor, Leopold, and Vanessa. Sisters May Delong and Barb Sperger. In-laws Bernard Fredrickson and Lou Erickson, stepsisters Connie Bauer, Kay Tingy, and stepbrother Auggie Ziehl. Multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, honorary family, and countless friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer “Rube” Smith, Myrtle and Ole Roetter, sisters Norma McRoberts, Karen Fredrickson, and Neva Hutter.
Carol has a passion for baking and was very well known for her chocolate chip cookies and banana bread. She loved socializing (and opportunities to be sarcastic), volunteering, watching wildlife, going on Harley rides, and telling her truck driving stories.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 -5:00pm Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Bohdi’s Event Center 203 W Main St. Durand, WI. (Durand Masonic Community Center).
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.