"8/1/'18 to Patty and Families, my heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you all on the loss of Carol. She sounded like a wonderful and kind person who was a very hard worker and devoted to her family. May She Rest In Peace. With Love and Prayers, Mark J.VonBank-Park Rapids, Minnesota(formerly of Algona, Iowa). Nephew of Pat and Betty(Dorweiler) VonBank- Clear Lake, Iowa and cousin of Nancy VonBank of Des, Moines, Iowa. "
In loving memory of
Carol A. (Bode) Grage
September 18, 1972 - July 17, 2018
Carol Ann (Bode) Grage was born September 18, 1972, in Algona, daughter of Marvin and Patricia (Dorweiler) Bode. She grew up in Algona graduating from Algona High School in 1992. Carol then worked at McDonald's and Dollar General in Algona.
Carol was married to Paul Grage on June 19, 1998 in Emmetsburg. She loved her time with her grandchildren. Carol enjoyed working at Fareway in Fort Dodge. Carol died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the age of 45.
She is survived by her three daughters, Elizabeth Grage and her fiancé Brandon Griffel and their children Alivia and Trenton of Fort Dodge, Deianeira Grage and Arieanna Grage of Rockwell City; her mother, Pat Bode of Algona; five brothers, Kevin Bode of Clear Lake, Greg (Denise) Bode of Greenfield, OH, Randy Bode of Clarinda, James (Alofa) Bode of Murrieta, CA, and Neil (Krys) of West Des Moines; a sister, Lynne (Rick) McKenna of Algona; 11 nieces and nephews; 1 great-nephew; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father Marvin Bode in 1992; her brother, Brian Bode in 2013; and a nephew Tanner Joe Monahan-Bode.
Tributes
"This dear woman will be missed. Pray to God for the strength to endure the loss of Carol. He will help because God cares for everyone who loved her and wants to help them to get through this difficult time. 1Peter 5:7"
"So sorry for you loss liz and family if you need us please dont hesitate prayers to all of family "
"Pat and family: I was so sad to learn of your daughter Carol?s passing. I extend my sympathy to you and Carol?s family. May God comfort you in your loss. Joyce Petersen"
"Pat and family: I was so sad to learn of your daughter Carol?s passing. I extend my sympathy to you and Carol?s family. May God comfort you in your loss. Joyce Petersen"
"Pat and family so sorry for the loss of your daughter."
"So very sorry for your loss. She is an amazing angel for sure. Many many hugs "
"Carol will be missed she had a smile that will stick with you forever. We've had many conversations that ended in laughter . My prayers go out to her family and wish them all the best Carol was a special woman I will miss you"
"Pat, you have my most sincere condolences. May the Lord grant her eternal rest with him for eternity. God bless. Marg Lichter"
"Brandon and Liz, Arieanna, We are both heart broken over your loss of your mom. I really don't think that our old car will go that far. Know you are in oour thoughts and prayers. Love, Granny and Pompy."
"So glad I got to work with and train Carol at Fareway. We had a lot of good laughs together.Will miss her smile and laugh. Karen Kockorsky."
"Carol was always easy to talk to and truly a pleasure to be around in high school. So glad we were able to reconnect at our reunion. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time."
"Pat. My sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your daughter and sister. God bless??? "
"I'm so sorry for your loss!! I will never forget, she was my very first friend when I moved to Algona when I was in the second grade!! We were friends all through high school!! Your home was loke my second home!! I will miss her smile and laugh!!"
"Our sympathy for all of you, especially you Pat as a mom, this is hard, God bless."
"Pat .. So sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. May she rest in peace :(. "
"I worked with Carol at Fareway....what a joy to be around and a very hard worker. We will miss her dearly !"