On September 6, 2019 Carol Jeanne Holtz passed away in her home in North Platte, Nebraska after a battle against Brain Cancer. Carol was born July 21, 1943 in Winona Minnesota to Earle and Emma Drenckhahn. She married James Holtz November 24th 1966 in Iowa where they resided until moving to North Platte in 1969.
Carol enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing piano, flying kites, and raising her children. Many that knew her, knew her through the communities youth activities and she often was an active
member who could be called upon to lead. Her sense of humor and direct and honest communication earned her much respect with the parents but as well the youth she built
relationships with. Carol dedicated her time to Job's Daughters Bethel #4, Signet Chapter #55 as well as the Social Order of the Beauceant assembly 177. She worked as an office manager
several years for an accounting firm and then for a feeders in North Platte.
Carol is preceded in death by her mother Emma, father Earl. As well as her in-laws, Ron Holtz, Jean & Melvin Sievers. She is survived by her husband James W Holtz, 3 children, Aaron(Carrie) Holtz, Matthew Holtz, Samantha (Donald) Walters, 4 Grandchildren Hannah Holtz, Tara Holtz, Natalie Holtz, and Brandon Holtz and 4 Great Grandchildren Malaki, Milo, Daniel and Grayson. Brother Earle (Linda Brown) Drenckhahn, and sister Bernice (Warren) Matzke.
The celebration of life will be held Friday, September 13th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel at 10:30 a.m., 1616 West B North Platte. A luncheon will follow to continue the celebration at the
Masonic Temple 1600 West B. Family visitation will be held the evening prior, Thursday, September 12th from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.