Louise Mikkelsen

March 6, 1940 - April 30, 2019

Louise Mikkelsen, age 79, of Carroll, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. John Paul II Parish- Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Dr. Franklyn Busby, Pastoral Musician, and the Holy Spirit Resurrection Choir. Lectors will be Steve Mikkelsen, Mark Mikkelsen, and Scott Mikkelsen. Gift Bearers will be Summer Mikkelsen, Aliyah Mikkelsen, and Alec Mikkelsen. Eucharistic Ministers will be Steve Mikkelsen, and Vince and Lenora Gross. Casket Bearers will be Adam Mikkelsen, Brittney Mikkelsen, Lance Mikkelsen, Julia Mikkelsen, Dylan DeMey, Aaron Haubrich, Marissa Haubrich, and Emily Haubrich. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Friday where there will be a Rosary prayed at 5 p.m., and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:30p.m. The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church on Saturday morning where visitation will resume from 11 – 11:45 a.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Louise’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Louise, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Janning) Gross was born on March 6, 1940 in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up west of Carroll, and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School. After her formal education Louise worked as a secretary for what is now known as Farner-Bocken Company. On April 15, 1961 Louise was united in marriage to Don Mikkelsen at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Maple River. The couple made their home near Dedham, where Louise was a devoted homemaker, and also assisted with the farming operation. The couple retired to the Carroll community in 2009. Louise enjoyed quilting, bird-watching, shopping, traveling, gardening, and watching many softball games. Most of all Louise enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her children, and grandchildren. Louise had a deep devotion to her faith, and the Blessed Mother, praying the Rosary frequently. She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Dedham, and current member of St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. Left to cherish Louise’s memory is her husband of 58 years, Don Mikkelsen of Carroll; daughters: Jane (Mark) DeMey of Carroll, and Kay Lynn Haubrich of Carroll; sons: Steve (Mary) Mikkelsen of Dedham, Mark (Laurie) Mikkelsen of Dedham, and Scott (Brook) Mikkelsen of Halbur; eleven grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Her siblings: Vince (Lenora) Gross of Carroll, Bernice Drees of Mapleton, Joey (Diane) Gross of Carroll, Cecilia (Mike) Simpson of Cedar Rapids, Dolores (Leroy) Boes of Carroll, Ben (Vickie) Gross of Breda, Aggie (Denny) Grossman of Glidden, and Joleen (Dave) Sander of Carroll; sister-in-law: Norma Gross of Carroll; and brother-in-law: Andrew Kirsch of Carroll; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law: Russell Haubrich; siblings: Walter Gross, and Mary Ann Kirsch; brother-in-law: Dick Drees, and sisters-in-law, Carol Gross, and Joan Mikkelsen.