Carole Ann Heffernan, 84, of Hudson and a long-time resident of Cumberland, passed away February 27, 2022.

Carole was born August 20, 1937 to Arthur and Marion (Hoidahl) Erickson in St. Paul, MN.

She graduated from Cumberland High School in 1955 and married Tim Heffernan the same year. She began working at the Cumberland nursing home and Cumberland hospital in 1968. She became a certified pharmacy technician and later retired after a 31 year career. She was a dedicated and supportive wife to Tim whose job as a State Trooper moved him throughout Wisconsin for many state patrol events. Carole was a strong mother to her seven children. Her children have fond memories of their childhood home near Silver Lake, Carole's potato salad and her knitted and crocheted gifts. She was an avid Wisconsin Badgers' fan and loved to cheer on the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.

Carole is survived by her sister: Cathy Hanson; children: Joyce (Dick) Masyga, Nancy (Dallas) Crowe, Mary (James) Sander, Laura (John) Lindquist, John (Lori) Heffernan, Colleen Christenson and Jennifer (John) Jackels; 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Art and Marion Erickson; husband: Tim Heffernan; sisters, Corrine Youngberg and Claire Thompson.

Funeral services will be at the Skinner Funeral Home-Cumberland with Deacon Steve Linton officiating at 11 AM Friday, March 4, 2022 with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers are: Joshua Masyga, LeAnn Crowe, Adam Lindquist, Jonas Heffernan, Christopher Christenson, and Matthias Jackels. Honorary Pallbearers are: Joe Masyga, Justin Masyga, Kaela Lindquist, Carrie Lindquist, Cedric Heffernan, Kiley Morrell, Connor Christenson, Cole Christenson, Anna Jackels, and Lily Jackels. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity in Carole's name.

Carole would tell everyone "Drive Carefully".

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Mar 01, 2022 4:10 pm CST