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Carol A. Thomas, 88, a life-long Janesville resident died Friday, August 21, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Fort Atkinson. She was born in Janesville on January 12, 1927, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Aker) Thomas. Carol graduated from Janesville High School in 1945. She was employed by Knilans Veterinary Clinic and later was employed in the research laboratory at Parker Pen Company for many years prior to retiring. In her younger years, Carol enjoyed traveling, vegetable gardening, water skiing and doing research projects in her home’s basement.
Surviving are one sister, Winifred Bartel of California, one niece, Rebecca (Daren) LaCompte, several great-nieces and nephews, her dear friend of many years, Lucille Homan of Janesville and all of the members of the Homan family. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a brother Richard and a nephew Steven Bartel.
A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville. Private interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home.

Carol A. Thomas, 88, a life-long Janesville resident died Friday, August 21, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Fort Atkinson. She was born in Janesville on January 12, 1927, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Aker) Thomas. Carol graduated from Janesville High School in 1945. She was employed by Knilans Veterinary Clinic and later was employed in the research laboratory at Parker Pen Company for many years prior to retiring. In her younger years, Carol enjoyed traveling, vegetable gardening, water skiing and doing research projects in her home’s basement.
Surviving are one sister, Winifred Bartel of California, one niece, Rebecca (Daren) LaCompte, several great-nieces and nephews, her dear friend of many years, Lucille Homan of Janesville and all of the members of the Homan family. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a brother Richard and a nephew Steven Bartel.
A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville. Private interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home.