Carol L Gapko

Carol L. Gapko

Carol found peace at home, surrounded by her family, on November 9, 2026.

Carol was a longtime resident of Cudahy, WI, and loved spending her summers at Hoefts Resort & Campground in Cascade, WI.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing Bingo, taking trips to Wisconsin casinos, and sitting on her porch, watching the birds, people, and the beautiful lake. She was also a long-time member of the Ladies Auxillary of the V.F.W.

Carol was the "Matriarch" of the family and would do anything for them. She had a special bond with her grandson, Derek Allard, who cared for her unconditionally until her last breath, helping his mother, Michelle, fulfill her wish to keep her mother home.

Carol is now reunited with her beloved husband, Thomas J. Gapko, who always called her "The Queen."

Carol was the cherished mother of Daniel J. Frymark (Kim), Randy S. Frymark (Holly), and Michelle L. Frymark (Glenn). She is also survived by Aspen Michael Matthew (fur baby).

Carol was the fourth eldest of eight siblings. She is survived by her brother, Frank (Butch) Richards (Joan), and brothers-in-law, Delbert Bowman Sr. and John Martin, and was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara, Sandie, Nancy, Cindy, Debbie, and Patty, and brothers-in-law, Hector and Bob.

Carol was a loving Gana to Kiki, Nicole, Danielle, the late Eric, Derek, Ryan, Casey, Zac, Kayla, and Scott, along with 16 wonderful great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved.

A special thank-you goes out to Delbert Bowman Sr., Judy (Rick) Volm, Cheryl (Bill) Roberts, and Michael Van Langen (Godson), for all of their loving support and friendship.

The family would also like to thank the staff at Aurora South Shore Hospital and Aurora Home Hospice for honoring Carol's wishes and going above and beyond to get her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring at Hoefts Resort & Campgrounds, located at 46C, W9070 Crooked Lake Dr, Cascade, WI 53011.