Phyllis Darlene (Mcleod) Carnine

Phyllis Carnine passed away peacefully Monday, October 7, 2013, with her family at her side. Failing health necessitated spending her final year of life at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria.  She was 79 years and three months old.

Phyllis Darlene McLeod was born July 7, l934, to Norman and Alice McLeod.  She was born at their home in the small Village of Centuria.  She had one older brother, Bob, and a younger sister, Patti.  As a child she attended Centuria Public School and Fristad Lutheran Church.  She grew to womanhood enjoying the companionship of many friends and living close to her large extended family.

After graduating from high school in 1952, Phyllis attended Polk County Normal School in St. Croix Falls becoming an elementary school teacher.  She taught in several rural schools in Polk County and later at Unity School.  She also attended UW-River Falls summer schools to further her teacher education.

Phyllis married Jonathan Williams in l956.  Two children, Jon and Trish, were born to their union.  Bradley and Jennifer were born in her later marriage to Don Carnine.  She spent most of her adult life in and around Centuria, living just a few years in the Twin Cities.  Phyllis was known for her fun-loving, jovial spirit and artistic abilities.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bob, and husbands Jonathan and Don.  She leaves to mourn her passing: sons Jon Williams and wife Sue of Milwaukee; Bradley Carnine and Anna of Reno, Nevada; daughters Trish Williams of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Jennifer Gaffke and husband Scott of Roseville, Michigan.  Also three granddaughters, Katie Bates (Mike); Karen Williams and Stormy Carnine, two great grandchildren, Reese and Mason Bates, sister Pat Schmidt, as well as sister and brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

The family will meet and greet friends Saturday, October 12, from 10 am to 12 noon at Kolstad Family Funeral Home, Centuria, remembering Phyllis’ life.  The family wishes to thank the staff at Sophie’s Manor for their loving care and their friendship with their mother.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.