Stocks, Carol Jean Rakow

Carol Jean Rakow Stocks, age 83 of Highland, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Riverdale Health Care Center in Muscoda. She was born on December 17, 1940, in Dodgeville to James and Loretta (Johnson) Rakow. She graduated from Avoca High School in 1960. On September 22, 1977, she married Otto Stocks at Otter Creek Church.

Carol enjoyed reading and putting together puzzles, watching NASCAR and the Brewers, playing cards and BINGO. Carol also enjoyed being around horses—especially the showings. Classic country music was also a big part of Carol's life. The best thing Carol loved to do was spend time with her family.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, husband Otto, son David Knight, Sr., stepson Donnie Stocks, brother and sister-in-law Charles and Sue Rakow.

She is survived by her children: Roger (Beverly) Knight, Jr. of Highland, Robert (Amy) Knight of Dodgeville, Carl Stocks of Carbondale, Ill; stepsons: Lenny (Julie) Stocks of Muscoda, Dennis Stocks of Mesa, AZ, John (Sue) Stocks of Ithica; grandchildren: Lee (Danielle) Knight, Ashley (Derek) Turner, Danielle (James Shaull) Knight, Stephanie (Rob "Billy Goat" Rogers) Knight, Kylee Knight, Rayne, Jackson and Willow Stocks; 12 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren (with one on the way!); her sister, Marge Neumaier of Arena; her step-brother, Bruce Zifka of Gurnee, Ill; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until NOON at the AVOCA VILLIAGE HALL, 401 East Wisconsin St, Avoca. Inurnment will commence at Avoca Cemetery immediately following the memorial gathering. The Lulloff-Peterson-Houck Funeral Home, Dodgeville, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.houckfuneralhomes.com

Lulloff-Peterson-Houck 

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