Carol Krantz

Carol Marie (Papin) Krantz, 81, of New River, Arizona entered heaven on Monday, March, 27, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Carol was born on July 14, 1941 in Virgina, Minnesota. Carol worked as a homemaker for many years and after re-entering the workforce she retired as a claims manager. In 1978, she and her husband built their dream home where they raised a family. Her greatest joys were bible studies, family and friends. She enjoyed spending her summers in Cook, Minnesota while wintering in Arizona. Carol’s family will miss her tremendously, especially her quick wit, her powerful prayers, and her loving wisdom. Carol is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence “Larry” Krantz, parents Rose and Millard Papin, son David Krantz, brothers Dennis Papin and Gary Papin, granddaughter, Megan Krantz and son-in-law Ken Roberts. Those left to treasure her memory are three children, Scott Krantz, Cindy Roberts (Ken) and Kami Musick (Kevin), sister Roberta Greenwaldt (Roger), brother-in-law David Krantz as well as twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:00 am on April 10th at Menke Funeral Home in Sun City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Crossroads Church, 42105 N 41st Drive, Anthem, AZ 85086 or Cook Covenant Church, 11 2nd St E, Cook, MN 55723.