Carole Ann Lysne, 76, of Minnewaukan, ND passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 unexpectedly at her home.  Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, May 5, 2025 at the St. Peter Cemetery in Minnewaukan.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Maddock Memorial Home: 301 Roosevelt Ave, Maddock, ND 58348-7132 or to the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery: 6149 47th Street NE Minnewaukan, ND 58351.

Carole Ann Carpenter was born to Leland & Helen (Kuk) Carpenter December 14, 1948, in Minot ND. She was raised in her early years in Makoti, Bantry & later Towner ND where she graduated in the class of 1966. Carole attended 2 years of college at the Bottineau School of Forestry and completed her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of North Dakota in February of 1970. Carole moved to Minnewaukan shortly thereafter and began her career as a social worker for the Benson County Social Service Board. On December 13, 1975, Carole was united in marriage with Michael (Mike) Lysne. Carole & Mike lived and raised their son Brian in Minnewaukan. Later in her 52-year social working career, Carole was employed by Mercy Hospital of Devils Lake, Towner County Medical Center of Cando & Cankdeska Cikana Community College.

Carole's life revolved around her family, faith and helping others. She enjoyed working with many different people over her career that would end up being lifelong friends. She loved her family, her friends, her many hobbies and most of all "Grandma's Little Girl" Leah, who she was blessed to have in her life after the passing of her husband Mike.

Carole was a member of the former St. James Catholic Church of Minnewaukan, Seven Dolors Catholic Church of Fort Totten & American Legion Auxiliary of Minnewaukan.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Brian (Lindsey) Lysne & granddaughter Leah all of Minnewaukan. Brother Darryl Carpenter of Laurel MT, sister Renee Carpenter of Devils Like ND. Brothers-in-law Dennis Lysne of Seattle WA, Jerry Lysne of Las Vegas NV, sister- in law Patricia "Toni" Mimay of Rochester MN. Nieces; Nicole Parker, Dawn Van Steenvoort, Amber (Reggie) Gray, Heather (Jeff) Brown & Dakota (Adam) Kerins. Nephews; Travis (Kim) Carpenter, Conrad Schell, Jason (Mary) Mimay, Ben Mimay & Grant (Christy) Mimay. 14 great nieces and nephews.

Carole was proceeded in death by her husband Michael Lysne, parents Leland & Helen Carpenter, father & mother -in-law Adolph & Maxine Lysne and brother-in-law Antonio Mimay.