Carol Gladys Christensen was born on September 12, 1936, in Benson, to Christian and Gladys (Buroker) Christensen. She lived in various locations in Minnesota her entire life. Most recently, Carol lived in Willmar and Marshall. She was able to spend the last five years of her life living with her brother, Herald, in Marshall. Carol found enjoyment with plants, animals, visiting with family and friends, humor, reading, writing letters and collecting baby dolls. Carol died on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the Prairieview Healthcare Center in Tracy. She is survived by her brother, Herald, of Marshall, aw well as all of her friends at REM in Marshall.