Caryl J. Marone

Caryl Joann Marone of Weston, formerly of the Town of Maine, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  She was born to Earl and Ella Katz in Detroit, Michigan on August 20, 1932. 

Caryl was united in marriage to Marshal Lynn Marone on April 11, 1953, at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Detroit. Together she and Lynn raised three children: Barb, Doug, and Dave. 

Caryl worked as a secretary for an ad agency prior to her marriage and was even a hand model in some commercials.

The family moved to the Town of Maine in 1969 where Caryl was a homemaker; loving plants, flowers, her vegetable garden, and especially taking care of her family.  She belonged to Homemakers and Pine Tree Quilting Club, making many quilts.  She also liked to knit and crochet and made many lovely throws for her family members.  She made a point of making sure every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild had a throw handmade to remember her by.  Caryl helped her daughter-in-law make thousands of crocheted cat toys for humane societies around the state and was still making them in her last months. She also loved to do needlework and read books. 

Caryl was an active member of her church and was always willing to help on election day at the Town of Maine Town Hall. 

Baking was another passion.  A favorite recipe of the family was Monster Cookies.  Banana bread was another huge favorite. She hosted many holiday gatherings – Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc., and there was always plenty of food for everyone. 

Caryl’s family was her whole world.  She dearly loved her children and when they gave her grandchildren and even great-grandchildren, she couldn’t have been happier.  You could find family photos on her fridge and in her apartment.  She always supported them in everything they did and made a positive impact on their lives, showing them strong morals, good character, and a strong Christian faith throughout her life.

Caryl is survived by her daughter Barbara Wilcox, son Doug Marone (Perri Ducklow), and son David (Tammy) Marone. She is also survived by her grandchildren Kathie (John) Hannie, Becky (Lucas) Olli, Lisa Marone (Samantha Moore), Michael Marone, Adam Marone (Nicole LaFave), and Eric (Brittany) Marone.  She was blessed with great-grandchildren Tressa and Tyler Feiner, Marshall and Mitchell Olli, and Ava and Elias Marone and Morgan and Gavin LaFave.

A celebration of her life will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Weston, Wisconsin on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service officiated by Pastor Mike Fox at 11 a.m.

The family would like to thank Paster Mike Fox for his caring and for walking the family through this difficult time.  We would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, especially Dr. Mark Sepnafski, and nurses Corbin, McKenzie, and CNA Anna.