HARTINGTON — Carol Ann Jueden, 88, Hartington, died peacefully with her family by her side Nov. 21, 2025, at Accura Healthcare, Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Nov. 26, at 11 a.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Will Targy officiating.

Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Jim Loecker, Andy Jueden, Travis Jueden, Braston Maibaum, Casper Jueden and Cameron Jueden.

Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation and a vigil service were Tuesday at church, and all continue Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Carol Ann was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Bloomfield, to Henry and Lucille (Thunker) Lowin. She grew up in the Bloomfield area and went to District 100 School and then attended St. Andrews school for one year. Carol Ann graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1955. She worked two and one half years at the doctor’s office in Osmond. She married Robert Eugene Jueden March 5, 1958, in Bloomfield. Carol helped Robert on the farm east of Hartington doing chores, milking cows, and raising their family. In 1983, Carol Ann began working at the Hartington nursing home. She received several employee awards during her 27 years at the Nursing Home – one being the Caring Kind Award as a nurse’s aide. She always made sure everyone was cared for, from family to the people she took care of. Carol Ann retired Dec. 8, 2010.

Carol Ann was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America, and held an hour of adoration for many years. She went to the Senior Center and played cards and also belonged to other card clubs. She loved the Cedar and Knox County fairs and was involved with it since she was a young girl – showing cattle during 4-H, and as a member of the “Lucky Livewires.” She wore the bleachers out at Hartington Public School activities, watching her kids and grandchildren in multiple activities. Carol Ann loved finding treasures at the Holy Trinity garage sales and other rummage sales. Her favorite store was Dollar General, often making many trips during the week, but always found a deal. She was a great cook and always had her famous banana bread ready for all of her family to enjoy. Most of all she endeared her faith, family and friends. Carol Ann loved Christmas time and gained the nickname of “Christmas Carol” by her family. She was loved by all her family and grandchildren. During the last year and a half, her room at the nursing home was often full of visitors.

Carol Ann is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Denise (Don) Loecker, Lincoln; Terry (Carmen) Jueden, Hartington; Roger (Tami) Jueden, Yankton, S.D.; Sheila (Dave) Loecker, Fordyce; Sharon Schaefer and fiancé, Frank Scalise, Omaha; Mike (Lana) Jueden, Hartington; Laurie (Joe) Maibaum, Crofton; daughter-in-law, Gerri (Pat) Feilmeier, Hartington; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; brother, Gary (Judy) Lowin, Bloomfield; sister-in-law, Rose Jueden, Yankton, S.D.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry (Lucille) Lowin; husband, Robert, Nov. 24, 1993, at the age of 58; son Galen; infant daughter, Diane; grandson, Matthew Maibaum; brother, Dennis Lowin; sister-in-law Phyllis Lowin; brother -in-law, Marvin Jueden; sister-in-law, Evelyn, and her husband, William Killam; and sister-in-law, Norma Jean, and her husband, Glenn Loberg.