Carol Ailes, 86 of LaCrosse, IN, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born January 17, 1938, in Kouts to the late Benjamin and Lena (Marti) Hitz. Carol enjoyed membership at the LaCrosse Apostolic Christian Church. She also loved to talk with others and never met a stranger. Carol liked reading, playing games with her grandchildren and winning prizes. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
On September 22, 1957, in Medaryville, Carol married John Ailes, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by their children: Diane (Drue) McClanahan of Wanatah, Dawn Ailes of LaCrosse, Donalda (Jim) Garrett of Garnet Valley, PA, and Doug Ailes of Walkerton; grandchildren: Jennifer (Marc) England, Sarah McClanahan, Tara McClanahan, Zachary (Kim Slanina) McClanahan, Selena (Kevin) Tacchino, Sean Garrett, Jonah Garrett, and Tyler Ailes; great-grandchildren: Marc (Brityna) II, Zoe, Kennedy, Carter, Camron, Cooper, and one on the way; and siblings: Nila Curry and Roger (RuAnn) Hitz. She was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Hitz; infant sister, Marjean Hitz; and grandson, Benjamin McClanahan.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST at Kosanke Funeral Home, 309 S. Main St., Kouts. The funeral service will begin on Friday at 10:00 a.m. CST at the LaCrosse Apostolic Christian Church, 508 Mill St., LaCrosse, IN, with additional visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. Burial will follow at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in LaCrosse. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the LaCrosse Apostolic Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.
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Dawn Sorry to read the passing of your mother. I know she will be missed. Prayers to you and your loved one. -Michael Mccutcheon
Carol was a remarkable person adored by many. She will be missed and thought of with great memories. -Elaine and Sharon
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Carol. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. -Kyle and Nancy Fleming
I'm so very sorry for your loss. -Ronald Witkowski
Diane, Dawn, Donalda, and Doug: My deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your mom. It has been nearly 50 years since I last encountered you kids but I have thought of you fondly through the years. Donalda was my "bus buddy" on Otto Benes' bus; Diane was so grown up for such a young girl (comes with being the oldest, right?), and Dawn was the most loving, compassionate, and forgiving person my teenage self had met. Doug, sorry, but you were pretty small back in those days, but clearly the entire family doted on you. Your mother was so proud of each of you! Cherish that always. -Nancy (Lee) Korty
Dawn and family, so sorry to learn of your family's loss. May the angels welcome her home. -Carol Lee
Dear Diane, Dawn and family, we are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know you have many fond memories to bring you comfort in the days ahead. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you the strength and comfort that you need every day. Our prayers are with you, -Gayle & Clint
Dawn -- So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May happy memories bring smiles back to your faces. -Lisa DeFries and family
