Carolyn L. Vestal
August 5, 1944 – November 13, 2025
A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church, 2122 Bronson Blvd Kalamazoo, MI. Interment will be at a later date at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Animal Rescue or Centrica Care Navigators, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 81 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday November 13, 2025 at Villa at Borgess Place. Carolyn was born August 5, 1944 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Arthur and Adele (Nickel) Grunwaldt. She was a member of the first graduating class of Loy Norrix High School in 1962. She was employed as a dental hygienist, Kalamazoo County Jail matron, then she attended Bronson School of Nursing and received her RN degree and was employed for Bronson Hospital and retired from Borgess Medical Center. Carolyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Old Rod Gang, and she enjoyed reading and was a skilled artist. On July 2006 in Kalamazoo Carolyn was united in marriage to Richard Kuehl who preceded her in death on July 29, 2015. Also preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Paul Grunwaldt; two sisters, Nancy DeVries and Anita Grunwaldt She is survived by four nieces & nephews, Katie (Bill) Cody, Alice (Jon) Tomer, David (Cori) Grunwaldt, Darren (Carla) Grunwaldt; many great nieces and nephews.
Carolyn, we had been friends for 54 years and I will miss you very much. You were always there when I needed you and I hope I was always there for you. You were adventurous, compassionate, and wise and your sense of humor always made me laugh. We had many good times together. You cared for and assisted so many people during your life time. I loved you and will never forget you.
Sending love and condolences to family and friends across the miles upon the passing of my sweet cousin Carolyn. She will certainly be missed. Carolyn was a joy and treasure all of her life to everyone who knew her. I loved her sense of humor and her candidness. Rest in peace. I shall join you and all the family in the heavens one day for a crazy family reunion. Love, Ruth Mayerhofer
My dear friend, I was blessed to be a neighbor in Country Actes for 9 yrs. Your unending smile & sarcasm is what got me through many dark days back then. I’m glad we stayed in touch. My fellow nurse sister, rest easy knowing you made a difference in this crazy world. I will love & miss you, until we meet again. Many blessings & comfort from our Lord & Savior.