Carolyn Irene Staatz

Carolyn had a smile for the world. After meeting Carolyn, you knew that she was a child of God. She was a strong prayer warrior. She spent a large part of her life cooking at Rock Springs 4-H camp where she was a year around employee. She also blessed her church family with her cooking whether it be a cake or pie, homemade cookies and when it came to covered dish meals her cream cheese corn was always a crowd pleaser. She loved to share her cooking with people who enjoyed eating it!

Carolyn Irene Staatz was born January 3rd, 1949 to August and Susie (Person) Staatz in Flaglar, Colorado. She was one of 13 children.

Due to a health condition, she was sent back to Kansas to live with her uncle and aunt; Herman and Claire Staatz because the doctor didn’t think she would survive in the cold Colorado winters. Carolyn lived a life of service. She helped on the farm like every farm kid does. Carolyn worked at Rock Springs 4-H camp for a number of years in food service retiring from there. Carolyn was a faithful member of New Life Church of God in Herington where she served as the church secretary.

Carolyn was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday May 19, 2025. Carolyn was proceeded in death by her parents August and Susie Staatz. Her brothers and sisters: Richard Staatz, Virgina Clark, Inez Taylor, August Staatz Jr., Dewey Staatz, Willa Dean Fuentez, Feba Eli, Vivian Jenson.

Carolyn is survived by her brother Robert Staatz, Sisters Avis Havuka and Reba (Bob) Turner along with Nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends who are left to remember and cherish her amazing memories they have of Carolyn.