Carol Applen Obituary

The passing of Carol Applen (Chatfield, Minnesota) occurred on October 20, 2026. Carol, born on July 21, 1949, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol Applen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Bale and Marcella Bale; and her husband John "Jack" Applen. She is survived by: her daughters, Christine Schmidt (Robert) and Catherine Baker (Scott); her grandchildren, Ashley Durst (Dawson), Mikayla Baker, Jared Baker, Benjamin Pressnall (Anna) and Gavin Pressnall; her great grandchildren, Declan Durst, Ainsley Durst, Grayson Pressnall and River Pressnall; and her brother Jim Bale.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Chatfield Lutheran Church (304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923).