In loving memory of

Carol Ann Arbinger

(Nee Sowinski) Carol departed for her heavenly home on October 23rd at the young age of 62 surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving companion and best friend Keith Miller by her side.

Carol was a kind and generous woman whose life revolved around her family. A devoted daughter to her parents Al and Helen Sowinski, a loving and caring mother to her sons Don (Liz) and Matt Arbinger, and a dear friend to her brother Rick (Shelley) Sowinski.

Carol is survived by her grandchildren Katelyn and Brayden, nephew and niece Griffin and Natalie Sowinski (great nephew Noah), her aunt Lorraine Sowinski and cousins Bob (Mary) Sowinski, Maryann (Dale) Guenther, Sue (Doug) Engel, Marge Ordway and Jerry Sowinski.

She also leaves behind Greg Arbinger, the entire Arbinger family, and the many friends she made during her 27 year career with Walmart.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, and their caring staff to whom we give a special "Thank you".

Visitation and memorial services will be held on November 6th at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM and a service to follow at 7:00 PM.

Tributes

Tracy Hooley wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"Aunt Carol's laugh and smile is totally contagious. She had the biggest heart and always loved all of us as her own. You will be missed more than you know. Love you to the moon and back Auntie Carol"

Tammy Benesch wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"Aunt Carol will be missed more than I can say. I have many memories when we were kids. One was that she would give us cold hot dogs for snacks. Her smile and laugh are precious to me. Love this lady."

Kathy Arbinger wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"Whenever I think of Carol I will smile. She was a kind and loving person . We had many good times throughout the years of being sister in laws . We will miss her."

Jackie Smokowicz wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"Carol will always hold a special place in The Arbinger Family. She truly was a kind and warm person."

Jackie Smowicz wrote on Nov 6, 2015:

"Carol had a new coffee maker and washed it throughly with soap. Carol could not get all the soap out so she made "really strong" coffee thinking it would kill the taste of soap. We laughed how long it took to get the soap bubbles out of every part. Carol said she would never use soap again, she would just but a new coffee maker!"

Dale Guenther wrote on Oct 31, 2015:

"We have nothing but warm memories of Carol including standing up in our wedding almost 41 years ago. Our deepest sympathy to Rick, Helen, Al, Donny, Matt, Keith, Greg and all their families and loved ones as they mourn the earthly loss of Carol from daily life on earth. Your grief is hard to bear but we are comforted she is now with her Lord and Savior and In heaven where she is happy and at peace. "

Marie Hudson wrote on Oct 29, 2015:

"I will never forget the day that Carol met Keith at the State Fair when some of us from Walmart were having a fun filled day.I knew Keith from high school, but I would have never thought that they would become "Companions &Best Friends". But we all should have known because the following year at the State Fair again,Kieth brought an Anniversary Balloon that lost all it's air time he got there. This is how I remember Carol and always will. My deepest sympathy to Keith and all of Carols loved ones. "