Carol Iris Sedlock, age 94, of Gwinn passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.
Carol was born September 20, 1927 in Ishpeming, the daughter of William and Aina (Isaacson) Karbum. She was united in marriage to Raymond Joseph Sedlock on November 18, 1950 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Negaunee. Carol worked for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 7 years, the Gwinn Senior Center for 3 years and was a volunteer bookkeeper at St. Anthony’s Church in Gwinn for 28 years. She sang in St. Peter’s Choir in Marquette for 11 years and in St. Anthony’s Guitar Group. She organized the Gwinn Vocation Committee for 10 years and enjoyed knitting, sewing, plastic craft and crossword puzzles. The best part of her life was babysitting grandchildren, especially Rachel and Jacob. She tried to follow her role model, the Blessed Mother Mary who she had utmost love and regard for. She was very grateful for all the friends she had over the years and the great neighbors she was always blessed with, especially Tom and Arlene Robinson.
Carol is survived by her son, Michael Sedlock of Skandia; grandchildren, Colleen, Alex, Mindy, Victoria, Nicole, Michael, Rachel and Jacob, great grandchildren, Michael and David; sons-in-law, Matthew Wood and Bernie Stiritz and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond, daughters, Anne Wood and Mary Stiritz, son, Fr. David Sedlock, brother, William Karbum, sisters, Jeanette Yelland and Elaine Pulfrey.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 1 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Gwinn. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 PM with Fr. Al Mott officiating. Carol will be laid to rest in the Gwinn Cemetery in the Spring.
The Sedlock family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Penny callahan - Rapid River, MI
So sorry for your loss… Fr. Dave was our parish priest at St. Charles for a few years .. Mrs.Sedlock raised a wonderful faith filled man…
Chetti Green - Schofield, WI
Dear Michael & members of Carol ‘s Family:
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of your Mother & Grandmother. Carol was a very giving lady and left us with memories of happy times together. She & Ray raised a wonderful family and please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of great loss.
Karen & Jay Belcher - Gladstone, MI
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mother/ Grandmother. I met Carol through Father Dave in Rapid River. Father Dave was our parish priest, neighbor and good friend. I also met your Dad, Ray and your sister Mary. What a wonderful family you have. May the Good Lord wrap his loving arms around you at this most difficult time.
Frank Karbum - San Bernardino , CA
Aunt Carol Karbum Sedlock was a blessed loving and loved person. She had a good sense of humor and a bubbly personality. Her faith was deeper than anyone’s.
I am great full to have last seen aunt Carol, Mary, Dave, and Mike a few years ago. My heart goes out to cousin Mike and all the family.