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Carol Renee Sexton died on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, IA following complications from a fall. Carol was born in Lake City, IA on February 17,1956, the youngest of Dale and Mary (Stumpf) Sexton's five children. She was raised on a farm northwest of Rockwell City and attended schools in Calhoun County's Special Education system, graduating from Lake City High School. Following graduation, she attended vocational rehabilitation services in Fort Dodge, Iowa where she lived until July 2026.
Despite her challenges, Carol was very determined, independent and had a “can-do” spirit. She loved to shop, visit other people, and enjoyed crafts with her latest being diamond art. She never knew a stranger and was excited to see anyone she knew when she was out and about. Carol couldn't have children of her own, but she was always interested in her siblings and their children. She loved hearing about their grandchildren's travel experiences and anything happening in their lives. She enjoyed the activities of Freedom Pointe's Friendship Center in Fort Dodge, socializing with her friends. She was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Church.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Mary Sexton. She leaves behind siblings Marcia Frerichs, Steamboat Rock, IA; Keith (Barb) Sexton, Ames, IA; Marlene (Robert) Buckley, Des Moines, IA and Monica (Alan) Peitz, Perry, IA along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fort Dodge on Thursday July 23, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10 o'clock with funeral following at 11 o'clock. Lunch will follow the Mass. Family members will hold a private burial of Carol's ashes at a later date. Carol will be laid to rest beside her parents in Rosehill Cemetery in Rockwell City; once again in their shelter. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.
Memorial money will be donated to Freedom Pointe (1301 3rd Ave South, Apt. 3, Fort Dodge, IA 50501) which provides social opportunities and community support to adults in need of services.
Carol's family is grateful to the staff at Elite Care at Home, who were her caregivers throughout her everyday life.