Februar 28, 1958 – Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Service Information
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hanover, MN
Friday, December 30, 2016
11:00 AM
Visitation Information
The Peterson Chapel, St. Michael/Albertville, MN
Thursday, December 29, 2016
4-8 PM
Carole Lyn Barthel, age 58, of St. Michael passed away on on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 at her residence.
She was born on February 28th, 1958 in Minneapolis the daughter of Frank and LaVahn (Nordberg) Whiteaker.
Carole was employed for many years in customer service for several Insurance Companies. She also met many people who she became very good friends while working at the Hill Top in Hanover.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, hanging out with friends and family.
Survived by her loving husband: Gordon D. Barthel; four children: Tanya (Bob) Bursch, Tabitha (Tom) Ebert, Travis (Megan) Barthel and Trent Barthel; 15 grandchildren; siblings: Sharon Nordberg, Cindy (Chris) Paumen and Cathy (Gary) Roehl; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, a brother Craig (Becky) Whiteaker and by her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bernie and Irene Barthel.
A Memorial Service for Carole Barthel will be held on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover. Pastor Leon Stier will officiate.
Private interment Hanover Village Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29th from 4-8 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P.M.
Honorary Bearers will be Carole’s Grandsons: Kaleb Kmetz, Ethan Bursch, Zach Barthel-Weinand, Derek Bursch, Cassius Maros, Mathias Ebert and Bernie Barthel.

SORRY ABOUT CAROLE
We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you at this time.
My family sends our prayers and thoughts to the Barthel family. Carole was a great woman and will be missed.
So terribly sorry for you all but happy that Carole is no longer in pain. RIP my friend. JoAnn and Joel
Gordy, Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Our prayers go out to Gordy and family on your loss. So young but the Lord has a place for her in his kingdom.
God bless from the Nielsen’s
Our prayers go out to Gordy and family on your loss. So young but the Lord has a place for her in his kingdom.
God bless from the Nielsen’s
My condolences & prayers to you & your family. A warm, caring, friendly smile & heart that will truly be missed!
Schmidy
Will love & miss you forever Carole😘 until we meet again!
Steve & Deb
We will love you & miss you forever😘 will remember very many good times! Until we meet again. Steve & Deb 08670
My heartfelt condolences go out to Carole’s family and friends. Worked with Carole at Prudential & Hartford. Great sense of humor and great friend.
Death ends a life, not a relationship; all the love and memories are still there … cling to them and count on them to bring you peace … hugs and prayers to your whole family.
Julie Pichler
Gordy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Carole’s passing. I knew your mom quite well when we were younger and you kids were little. Sara and I send our send our
love and prayers out to all of you.
Gordy, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Carole. May wonderful memories comfort you at this time.
Betty (Becker)
We are so sorry to hear about Carole. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Gordy and your families.
Roxy, Tim, and Tyler Petersen
So sorry for your loss Gordy. Sending prayers out to you and family. She was a great lady. She will always be missed.
Deepest sympathies and prayers to Gordy and all the family members and loved ones. I pray you all find comfort in the countless memories made and shared together.