Gladstone, MI
Carlene C. (Bruntjens) Groleau
The heavens took another beautiful angel home on February 26th, 2015 when Carlene Crystal Groleau passed away, after a lengthy battle with COPD and congestive heart failure, at her home surrounded by her family.
Carlene was born August 25th, 1950 to the late Maurice Bruntjens and Muriel (Dahn) Bruntjens. Raised in Gladstone, Carlene graduated from Gladstone High School in 1968. Carlene married her high school friend Jim Groleau in the fall of 1968. Together they had two children, James (Charlotte) Groleau and Bridget (Jim) Morrison. After graduating high school, Carlene worked at Neurohr Jewelers, in Gladstone, where she found a love for jewelry. Carlene also worked for H&R Block and the Island Resort and Casino. Carlene was also a member of the Delta County Foster Parent Association for 33 years where she opened her heart and home to over 130 foster children. Touching the lives of so many was something Carlene took great pride in. They were
Debbie Trotter-Kuehl - Gladstone, MI
Jim, Charlotte, Bridget and family, so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mom. I remember her coaching softball maybe 30 years ago. Hope your memories keep her alive in your hearts forever.
Pat and Becky Quinn - Gladstone, Mi
We are so sorry for your loss! May all of your wonderful memories help to ease your pain through this difficult time. Prayers for you all!
Linda (Holm) Shumard - Crystal Falls, MI
I haven’t seen Carlene in many years. We went to High School together and she was always inviting me to her house to ride horses and for sleigh rides. She was a sweet caring friend and always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Not surprising to hear that she opened her heart and home to so many as she was that kind of person. May she rest in peace.
Becky Hay - Alpena , MI
So sorry for your loss. My Mom and Dad became foster parents because of this sweet lady. She was my Moms friend for many, many years and will be dearly missed.
Jim and Diane VanEyck - Wausau, WI
What a lovely woman Carlene was. We are in Arizona and unable to attend the funeral but want you to know we have Carlene and the family in our thoughts and prayers. We will send a memorial in care of the funeral home.
Jeannie Jewell
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with all of you during such a sad time. I used to work at the veneer plant and I know Dayna & he’s related to my Aunt Judy Hadel as well.Wishing you all peace & healing.
Carol LaBelle Hentz - Green Bay, WI
Sorry to hear about Carlene, its been year’s since I have seen her. Sounds like she had a huge heart, taking in foster children and injured animals.RIP my childhood friend.