Carole Jean Daniels, age 85, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening October 28, 2009, at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.

Carole was born October 1, 1924, in Green Bay, the daughter of Rudolph C. and Minnie M. (Hartmann) Halfpap. She was raised in Green Bay and graduated from West High School. In her youth in Green Bay, she developed a lifelong love of outdoor sports, including hunting, fishing, horseback riding, golf and swimming. Her swimming skills allowed her to save two people from drowning, and her humility caused her to rarely mention it afterward. On April 14, 1956, Carole was united in marriage to William G. Daniels. Together the newlyweds made their home and began their family in Green Bay, before relocating to Escanaba in 1960. In addition to raising their family, Carole and Bill purchased the Credit Bureau of Escanaba and Northern Service Bureau in 1973. They operated the business as a team and enjoyed the experience immensely because it allowed them to play an even greater part in the community they loved. Carole and Bill formed many friendships through membership in the Highland Golf Club since 1962. Carole enjoyed contributing to the club and the Upper Peninsula Ladies’ Golf Association by serving as a board member and helping to organize many golf tournaments. She was recently honored by having an annual tournament named after her. Carole was also a member of Altrusa International Women’s Club of Escanaba, the Delta County Historical Society and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. After Bill and Carole retired in 1989, they shared a life filled with good friends, travel, community service and time spent with their son and grandchildren. Although Bill preceded her in death in 1994, Carole continued on strengthened by a simple phrase he often said. In the face of life’s adversities, large or small, “You gotta be tough”. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by family and friends.

Survivors include:

Son: Cole (Mary) Daniels of Richmond, VA

Grandchildren: William Michael and Grace Elizabeth Daniels of Richmond, VA

Sister in law: Beatrice Halfpap of Green Bay, WI

Brother in law: Richard Daniels of Lodi, WI

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Minnie, husband, Bill, brother, Donald C. Halfpap and sister, Doris I Bishop

Carole’s family will receive friends on Monday, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Carole Jean Daniels will follow visiting hours, at 6:00PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, with Rev. Jonathan Schmidt of the First Lutheran Church of Gladstone, officiating. Committal will take place at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Escanaba. Contributions in Carole’s name may be directed to the Escanaba Altrusa Woman’s Club or the Delta County Historical Society. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Daniels family with arrangements.