Some people have personalities and hearts that melt you and fill you with joy with their smile. My neigbor for over 8 years, Carol, was one of those very lights. I was a young whippersnapper when I bought the home next door and always had dreamed of having one of the neighbors of yesteryear that would ask about you and your family, share a joke or conversation, and likewise in return. That is precisely the friend I had who always made me feel like family. I will miss Carol Breckle dearly and will always remember her for the care and spirit she glowed with when we'd meet. God Bless You. 

I am a nurse a Mayo.  Carol would come to draw blood work on our patients in the ICU.  She would always have a smile on her face and was so kind with the patients she worked with.  Later, I would see Carol at Arbor Terrace.  I would stop and visit with her on my way out after seeing my parents who lived there.   She still had that great smile and gentle demeanor about her.  I am so sorry to hear about her passing. 

Dear Bill, Nora and Tracie and the entire family:

We were unable to attend the funeral to express to you personally our deepest sympathies.  We were saddened to learn of your loss through the Post Bulletin.  I recall so many nice conversations with her over the years.  She was always a delight to chat with and of course her beautiful smile was always there!  Since we do not have addresses to send you personal cards, we pray that your precious memories will be a blessing for many years to come and that you feel the Lord's love and comfort.   

Like Maria, I also had the pleasure of working with Carol in Phlebotomy.  She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known, and I truly am thankful for getting the opportunity to know her.  I know her family was so important to her, and I wish to send my heartfelt sympathies to you for the loss of such a dear lady.

Carolyn and I were classmates at Lourdes.  We were not especially close in those days, but that changed about 7-8 years ago, as we began talking periodically on the telephone (encouraged by Diane).  Her serenity, charm, grace, sparkle, even a vision of her smile came through those wires.  We would cover her terrible health problems and then move on.  These conversations were upbeat, and made us both feel good.  It was easy for us to talk about life and personal matters. We were not without trivial matters tho: She would worry about the long distance telephone charges because I called her from New York (even tho I kept telling her that I had an unlimited calling feature). Unfortunately, we drifted apart in the last year, largely I guess because no one answered the phone at her home anymore.  That was my loss.

I learned again that Death is so final.  It robs us, the living, of opportunities to be kind or helpful or benefit from interacting with the one who passed.  It reminds us that we could have done more.  John Gould

Dear Bill, Nora, and Tracie,

Your mother was truly a wonderful woman. May God bless your family during this very sad and difficult time. 

Thoughts and prayers,

Larry and Luanne Koshire and family

Our sympathy  goes  out to  Carolyn family  Walt went to school with her and I worked with her a number of years at Mayo always pleasant.  Walt and Marcie Dilworth

Dear Tracy and Family,

My heart felt sympathy to you at the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful woman whom I'm glad to say I knew. She saw good in people and always had a smile that would lite up my day when I saw her in the halls of Methodist Hospital. I am glad she is now  with your dad.

May the love and mercy of God envelope you, as you grieve.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Barb 

I had the pleasure of working with Carol in Phlebotomy at Mayo and she was truly one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met.  I have many wonderful memories of her including her wonderful smile.  I'm so very sorry for your loss, but I know that she is happy to be reunited with Bob.   She always spoke so lovingly of her family.  Heartfelt wishes of sympathy to all of you!!

Nora, Tracie,  and Bill, I am not able to attend the funeral today because of work. I wanted to tell you how much I loved your Mom.  She was such a gentle and kind person. She always loved to hear about my boys. A few months ago she called me and was just wanting to chat. I promised her some flowers out of my garden. She thought I should not pick them for her and should just enjoy them myself. I wish you peace. Sarah Griffith   

We are friends and neighbors of Nora and Chuck.  Sending our sincerest condolences to you Nora and your whole family.  With love, Margo and Steve Fochler

Dear Breckle Family

Our sincere sympathy to you all!  I haver many fond memories of "Room Mother" Days at St Francis with Carol as we shared several common classes with hers and mine.  We also shared the "Teary eyes" as we laughed and cried through the years.  Her beautiful smile and twinkly eyes will long be remembered.  

Fondly,  Mary Ann & Bill Kleis

Thank you so very much for stopping by the house yesterday and letting Thomas know that your mother, our dear friend and neighbor Carol, passed on. We have missed her living next to us. I loved how she would garden and beg me to open the windows as I practiced. She was a wonderful woman and I am so very thankful to have known her, if even for a short time. She was a blessing to our children and was so dear to all of us on our small block.

Many blessings to you, Breckle Family.

Thomas, Carla, Kai, Carly and Emily Hanson

To the entire Breckle Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. What can I say about Carol? Caring friend, wonderful coworker of 13 years in Phlebotomy.  I will miss that brilliant smile of hers! I will miss my friend! I will forever remember her story of tripping over the Christmas tree at the mall, oh the tears of laughter we had...I am sorry I won't be able to make the funeral but I will be thinking of you all.

Tracy, Cathy's thoughts are with you and your family!

Ann & Cathy Shaw

To the whole Breckle family--I am heartbroken to hear the news about Mrs. Breckle's death. Nora, I remember visiting your parents when I came home with you from college and your mom was so welcoming! I love that she could not stop the tears during hellos or good-byes. All the best people I know share that trait! My most sincere sympathy to all of you. Love, Pegeen

Dear Nora, Bill, Tracie, Casie, Alex, my sweet Meagan, Ben, Chuck, and Jimmy (and Jim & Tracie's children),

So sorry for your loss.  I wish I could be there.  I loved your mom/grandma.  She couldn't contain her emotions -- getting tears in her eyes for the smallest, sweetest thing.  Always positive, supportive and so kind.  I feel so bad for you but am comforted to know that she's back with your dad.  They are both smiling ear to ear in Heaven and looking down on all of you with affection!

God Bless.

Love, Chris, John, Kelly, Will & Erin

My heart hurts as I read your obituary. I recall how Pat Healy and I used to tease you but how much fun you said it was. You looked as if you never could remain angry/upset with us. You married a super man when you choose Bob. And in biology class how you would squirm when I would hold up the doomed frog. You are with God Carolyn and I am truly blessed to have known you and been a part of are all to short youth. Will think of you at the 60th. Pax 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family at this very difficult time.  I hope your many fond memories of Carol will help comfort you. May she rest in peace, now in God's hands with her husband by her side.

Matt, Laurie, Morgan, and Madison Kelly 

Nora, Bill, and Tracie, we are so sorry for your loss and we are continuing to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.  I wish I was still in MN so I could help in any way.  We would love to contribute to a memorial in Carol's name.  I will be in touch with Tracie for details.  May God's presence and support be with you through this time of need.  Love: Molly, Todd, Kaitlyn, and Logan

My deepest sympathy to all of Carols family. I will miss that big beautiful smile and our times spent together. 

Sending my condolences your way.  Carol was a fantastic aunt and always had a smile on her face. She made sure to give us nieces special hugs and attention.  We will miss her.

Angie