Carol Ann VanWieleJan. 26, 1946 - Dec. 12, 2016SOUTH BEND - Carol Ann VanWiele, 70, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2016, at Healthwin Specialized Care Center. She was born on January 26, 1946, in South Bend, IN, to the late Oscar J. and Mary Ann (Mahler) VanWiele. Carol Ann is survived by her sister, Katherine (Duane) Kurek of South Bend, IN; brother, Robert (Dianne Woltman) VanWiele of South Bend, IN; niece, Andrea (Jonathan) Kurek Slagh; nephews, Jon Paul Kurek and Shaun VanWiele; and godchildren, Andrea Kurek Slagh, Anthony (Natasha) DeCloedt and Douglas (Emily) McLane.Carol Ann was a lifelong resident. She worked as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was a member of St. Matthew's Cathedral, American Business Women, Alturas International of South Bend, Humane Society and Community Coordinator of Child Care, Indiana Nurses Association #7.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew, 1701 Miami Street, South Bend, IN. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Contributions in memory of Carol Ann VanWiele may be offered to River Bend Cancer, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com. I'm FreeDon't grieve for me, for now I'm free,I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work or play.I've found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now; He set me free.