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Carol Lee (Shaben) Wentz 1940 - 2025

Carol Lee (Shaben) Wentz of Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin United States was born on February 20, 1940 in Cassville to Orvie Shaben and Mary Kathryn (Gibson) Shaben. She had siblings Ruth Ann (Shaben) Pogue, Neal Orvie Shaben, Harry Russell Shaben, and Renetta Clara (Shaben) Shepherd. She married Edward Alvin Wentz in 1958 and they later divorced on December 20, 1983. She had children Nancy Lee (Wentz) Fuls, Rodney Edward Wentz, Kenneth Albert Wentz, Steven Alan Wentz, Brenda Ann Wentz, Albert Donald Wentz, and Alvin Orvie Wentz. Carol Wentz died at age 85 years old on March 13, 2025 in Lancaster.
Carol Lee (Shaben) Wentz
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin 53813, United States
February 20, 1940
Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin, 53806, United States
March 13, 2025
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin, 53813, United States
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    Carol L. Wentz February 20, 1940 — March 13, 2025 Lancaster Carol Lee Shaben Wentz, age 85, went home to be with her son, Steven, her mother, and all her siblings and loved ones on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on the family farm on February 20, 1940, in rural Cassville, the daughter of Orvie and Mary (Gibson) Shaben. Carol graduated from Cassville High School in May 1958. She married Edward Wentz on December 29, 1958. They had seven children including a set of twins at the end of the sibling line. Carol was a CNA most of her adult life, working 33 years at the Lancaster Nursing Home and caring for many in their home though Homeward Bound and in private home care. Carol became a district manager with Stanley Home Products and was a dealer for decades. She was also a member of many organizations including Beetown Women’s American Legion, Tops, Birthday and Walking clubs. Carol also volunteered for decades at the Grant County Thrift Shop. Survivors include her children: Nancy (Rusty) Fuls, Florida, Rodney (Susan Slaughter) Wentz, Lancaster, Ken (Renae) Wentz, Platteville, Brenda (Dean) Wentz-Bell, Tomah, Alvin (Kari) Wentz, Waukon, IA, and Albert (Stacy) Wentz, Davenport, IA; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her son, Steven, her parents, Mary and Orvie Shaben, and all of her siblings: Ruth, Neal, Harry, Renetta, a daughter-in-law, Virginia, a grandson, Nathan, and two great-granddaughters, Alysha and Alexis. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 S Madison St., Lancaster. Family burial will be in Beetown Cemetery, Beetown, at a later date. Family will greet friends on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
  • 02/20
    1940

    Birthday

    February 20, 1940
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    Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin 53806, United States
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  • 03/13
    2025

    Death

    March 13, 2025
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin 53813, United States
    Death location
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    Carol Lee (Shaben) Wentz lived 11 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.
    The average age of a Shaben family member is 74.
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Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004
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Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004 a
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004 a
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004 a
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Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--fall of 1944
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--fall of 1944
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--fall of 1944
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Carol Lee Shaben/Edward Alvin Wentz
Carol Lee Shaben/Edward Alvin Wentz
Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz/ Edward Alvin Wentz--Newspaper- Madison, Wisconsin 13 Jan 1959
Date & Place: in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin United States
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Carol Wentz & Harry Russell Shaben & Ruth Ann (Shaben) Pogue-- siblings 2017
Carol Wentz & Harry Russell Shaben & Ruth Ann (Shaben) Pogue-- siblings 2017
Carol Lee Wentz & Harry Shaben & Ruth Pogue-- siblings 2017
Date & Place: in Wisconsin United States
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Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--with daughter Brenda Wentz-Bell Newspaper 1000th patient 6 nov 1967
Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--with daughter Brenda Wentz-Bell Newspaper 1000th patient 6 nov 1967
Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--with daughter Brenda Wentz-Bell Newspaper -Hospitals 1000th patient 6 nov 1967
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Steven Alan Wentz-GRAVESTONE
Steven Alan Wentz-GRAVESTONE
Steven Alan Wentz- GRAVESTONE
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Steven Alan Wentz -GRAVESTONE
Steven Alan Wentz -GRAVESTONE
Steven Alan Wentz- GRAVESTONE
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Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1958)Future Homeowners of America
Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1958)Future Homeowners of America
Name Carol Shaben
Estimated Age Abt 16
Birth Year 1942
Yearbook Date 1958
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
Photo Description FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA
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Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1958)
Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1958)
Senior Year- Graduation Photo
Date & Place: in Cassville, Grant County, Wisconsin 53806, United States
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