Carol Jean Stika

Carol Jean Stika, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on Dec. 11, 2011, surrounded by her loving children at her home. She was born on April 30, 1927, in Racine, Wisconsin to Marti H. and Alice J. (nee: Mickler) Christiansen.

Carol grew up in Racine where she graduated salutatorian from Washington Park High School in 1944. She pursued a career in nursing at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois. Her warmth, kindness and academic excellence as a nurse were recognized by both her fellow students and the hospital administration. Carol was voted president of her 1948 graduati...