Karol Lynn (Wieger) Williams

July 18, 1945 ~ January 26, 2020 (age 74)

Karol graduated from Riley High School. She married Claude Williams and they lived together in South Bend as well as frequent visits to Claude's home of Tennessee.  Karol worked at Alro Steel until she retired with over 20 years of service. 
Karol is survived by one child, Kristine Marie Balding (Williams) (Matthew Balding). She is also survived by three grandchildren: Jaylen Williams, 21; Reina Marie Balding, 11; and Riana Lynn Balding, 11, all of South Bend, Indiana.  

Karol is also survived by her sister Dorothy Trippel and her brother-in-law Ray Trippel of Mishawaka, IN. Karol also has nieces and nephews who she loved including Michael (Cindy) Trippel, Daniel (Lee) Trippel, and Juliann Wieger.  Karol had many cousins as well as aunts and uncles that she loved.  

Karol was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Williams; her father, Stephen F. Wieger; and her mother, Mariann A. Wieger; as well as her brother, Steven Wieger, her sister-in-law and best friend, Julie Wieger of South Bend Indiana; and sadly, by her nephew, Daniel Trippel.  

Karol lived her life as a loving, fiesty, and unbelievable strong person. Karol was strong willed always doing what she believed needed to be done, she was not one to follow but one to lead. Karol has been a caregiver in the simplest sense of the word.  She always took care of everyone. She loved and kept her nieces and nephews close as well as loving her husband's family as well. Karol tried to have children many years and then when she was 38yrs old and not expecting she became pregnant with her only daughter Kristine. Karol's husband fought many years with cancer and Karol never left his side. She was a caregiver to the fullest meaning. Wonderful mother to Kristine as well as often times taking in many friends of her daughter through the years and would treat them like her own kids. Karol became a grandparent early in her daughter's life and she was an amazing caregiver and taught Kristine how to care for and love family. This was her first grandson, Jaylen, who she helped raise. Karol was always with her grandson Jaylen. Later in life when she became a grandma again, she was pleasantly surprised by twin granddaughters who she helped raise and mold into loving and happy kids. She would call the kids (my twins) or (my girls), She loved and cherished all three of her grandchildren. This was her true happiness in life, her grandkids.  

In the last few years, Karol had grown close to her son-in-law, Matthew, as he would help and care for her daily. Toward the end of her life her family would all take turns caring for and being with her as she was never alone. Karol also had several wonderful caregivers throughout the last few years through real services and hospice.  

Karol lived her life and loved to travel, to talk and interact with people, as well as love and take care of anyone she was around. I have no doubt that Karol is welcomed in heaven with open arms as her heart was so full of love!

Karol had told many of her family she does not want to have a service. Karol was very clear on her wishes. So, in respect of her wishes there will be no service as she wished. Take this day and spend it with your close family and friends and go out and make good memories. Please light a candle, say a prayer, remember the best time with Karol and then go be together. Karol will be cremated at this time and will remain with her family close.      

She loved you all very much!  

Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel, South Bend, IN, will be assisting the Williams family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

djb 01.28.2020