Carol Valde

Carol Mary Valde , age 83 of Montello passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.  Carol was born in Lake Delton on July 6, 1937 to Frank and Amber (Rickon) Kaminski.  She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1955 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Carol married Joseph Valde in 1961 in Baraboo and he preceded her in death in 2019.

Carol worked for many years as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  She enjoyed cooking, drawing, making jewelry and reading to others.  Carol liked to help people both in her profession as well as in her personal life, her caring spirit and thoughtful personality will be missed by all who knew her.

Carol leaves behind her daughter, Elizabeth Smith of Montello and nephew, Fred (Shirley) Kaminiski.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers: Joe, George, Henry, Thomas and Frank Kaminski.

Honoring Carol’s wishes, no services will be held.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com