Carol Ann Munson Bockenstedt passed away, with her loving husband by her side, after a brief illness on June 2, 2021, at UnityPoint Health, Finley Hospital.

Carol was born to Carl and Darda Munson on November 5, 1948, in Sterling Illinois.  In 1968 she married Mark Frommelt and welcomed three children into their world:  Steve, Jeff and Stacy (Betts) Frommelt.  On May 5, 2001, Carol married the love of her life, Dave Bockenstedt.

Carol graduated from St. Anthony’s grade school and was one of the last to graduate from the Visitation Academy in 1967.  She was a lifelong member of the Church of Nativity, a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She worked many jobs including:  hairstylist, clerk, and elderly caregiver to name a few.  She enjoyed her mules, her vegetable and flower gardens (Roses were her favorite), country music and her pets.

She is survived by her husband Dave Bockenstedt, of Luxemburg IA, her children:  Steve (Laura) Frommelt, of Farley IA, Jeff (Chad) Barr, of Brownsville WI, and Stacy (Al) Betts, of Waverly IA.  She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Carol was the oldest and the only girl in her family.  She was surrounded by six brothers, 5 of whom have survived her: Jim (Jayne) Munson, of Dickeyville WI, Mark (Kay) Munson, of Dubuque IA, Chris (Beth) Munson, of Windsor CO, Brian (Barb) Munson, of Dubuque IA, and Kevin (Keri) Munson, of Dubuque IA.

Carol is preceded in death by her brother William (Kathy) Munson, as well as her parents, Carl and Darda Munson.