Carole A. Stretch Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 13, 2026, Carole A. Stretch of Shelbyville, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Spross and Arlene Sitzenstock (Sitzenstock); her daughter Sara Papiez (James); her grandson Mark Papiez; her siblings, Barbara, Sharon, Marilyn and Thomas; and her former husband William Gross.
She is survived by: her husband Oscar Stretch; her daughter Carole Muszynski (James) of Homer Glen, IL; her grandchildren, Paul Muszynski (Mary), Nicholas Muszynski (Valerie), Elizabeth Sampson (Mark), John Papiez and Lauren Papiez; and her granddaughter-in-law Monica Papiez. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to Wounded Warrior Project.
