Carol Jean Waxler Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Carol Jean Waxler of Rockford, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Carol left this world on January 27, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Carol departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Carol. Though Carol may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Platt and Lillian Platt (Wangsness); her husband Ron; her daughter Lynn Waxler; and her sister Linda Menzel.
She is survived by: her daughter Terri Hendrix (Dean); and her brother George Platt (Marlys).
Memorials may be made in Carol's name to Womanspace, 3333 Maria Linden Dr. Rockford 61114, Centennial United Methodist Church, 1503 Broadway, Rockford, 61104, or SwedishAmerican Health Foundation, 1415 East State St. #100, Rockford, 61104, in care of the Johnson/Waxler Endowment.
