Carol Sue Witte was born on 4/10/42 to David Earl and Marie Morton in rural Dent County,
Missouri. She was raised with her siblings, Wanda, Dave, Marshall, Gary, Stan, Randy, and
Marylyn. She married Johnny Tune and was blessed with three children Brian, Laura and Lisa.
Her life was challenged with untimely deaths of all of her brothers and her husband. She has
since lost her parents and sisters leaving her the matriarch of the family.
In July of 1988 she married Jerry Witte and inherited three stepchildren. Her family began to
grow by marriages and grandchildren began to arrive. Carol was crazy about children and
worked very hard to be a part of all of their lives, all 12 of them. Now with the addition of
grandchildren getting married and having babies she has 9 great grandchildren. They have all
known her as their “MeMe”, which has become her name to family and many friends. Nothing
could make her happier than to create an opportunity to spoil them with her full attention and
some gifts too. In fact babysitting was a favorite experience. She truly valued her family life.
Carol also loved to serve in her church. She always put her heart into her efforts from teaching
VBS to leading Senior Adult luncheons. Many valued friendships resulted from her
volunteering.
A sudden stroke resulted in 4 plus months of attempted recovery to no avail as God had other
plans for her and she passed away on 5/5/23 at the age of 81 years.
She leaves to mourn her husband, best friend and companion Jerry, her children, Brian Tune,
Laura Dunden (Jim) and Lisa Kimker, and stepchildren Jay Witte (Carolyn), Cathy Hancock
(Chris), and Lisa Volmert. Those who will miss their “MeMe” are grandchildren-Adam (Anna),
Alex (Lisa), Samantha (Justin), Nick, Cassandra, Colin, Christian, Allison, Michael, Gage
(Trysten), Tate, and Breck, great grandchildren-Joey, Lizzy, Nate, Nora, Tony, Jane, Lucas,
Brooklyn and Blaire, Carol is also survived by sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, a special
ex son in law, and many friends and neighbors who will never forget her.
Services will be held on Thursday 5/11/23 at The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Sunset
Hills. Visitation at 10:00 am, service at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at St. Lucas Cemetery.
Memorials preferred to the church or the charity of choice.
I am very sorry for your loss. Carol was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many. My deepest condolences and prayers.
We met Carol when our daughter began dating Adam, Carol’s grandson. Both Carol and Jerry treated us like part of the family from day 1. Since we live in KC, we have always been welcomed into their home for many holidays, also enjoying trips to the lake house as well when in town visiting. Both of us feel so grateful that Carol was part of our lives for the past 15 years.
Sandy & Mike Pignotti
Jerry & Carol have been a part of our lives since Angelo & Laura were married. We’ve celebrated family occasions together many times. Jerry was a good, supportive son to Milly who often celebrated with us as well. He has certainly been a hero thru Carol’s illness. He is, indeed, a good man.
I am so sad to hear of Carol’s passing. She continued to be loving and kind and a supportive mother to my brother Angelo even after she was no longer his mother-in-law. Carol has been a part of our family since 1983.
Carol has always been genuinely kind and courteous to me. Giving up her chair, not excepting no, for an answer, always gave me a welcoming hug and a happy smile to go with it.
She was the one who everyone was happy to see. Throughout these last few months, I felt a sadness in my heart, that I felt I could not share with anyone. She tried her best but she was not able to pull through.
Tho our hearts may be breaking I am relieved knowing she is no longer in discomfort and she is home with her parents and her maker.
Carol will always be in our memories & forever in our hearts.
We are so sorry for your loss.
I always remember Carol as being so welcoming and warm.
Our deepest sympathies
Denise & Joe Gentile
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you, Jerry, and your family.
Maureen and Gregg Bingham