Carole Ann Giselbach

Carole Ann (York) Giselbach, 69, of Ora, IN passed away September 15, 2023 surrounded by her family at her son’s home in Davenport, FL. She was born on January 10, 1954 to Carl and Louise York in Mt. Sterling, KY. She was a graduate of Wendell Willkie High School in Elwood, IN.

She married the love of her life, Jack Giselbach, on September 28, 1977. They raised four children together and loved them unconditionally. Jack and Carole bought ten acres of woods where she enjoyed taking walks with her children and grandchildren. She loved nature.

Her grandchildren called her “Ma”. She often said being “Ma” was big shoes to fill, as her grandma was called “Ma” also. But she had no problem filling those shoes. She loved spending time and doing things with her grandchildren. She was always there for her children and grandchildren. She was always in their corner.

Carole loved Jesus and read her Bible daily. She would talk about Jesus to anyone. She was an avid prayer; she turned to Jesus for everything. She loved writing and singing songs about Jesus. Some of her songs were published.

She worked at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN for many years. She was an usher captain. She loved meeting the music artists, such as Travis Tritt, Aaron Tippin, Kenny Rogers, the Oak Ridge Boys, B.B. King, George Jones and Keith Urban.

Carole was proud to be an American and was a huge supporter of our Country. She participated in drives to get our troops the essentials they needed. She sponsored and volunteered in many charities, like working at Bella Vita in Knox, IN. She worked with and supplied pregnant new mothers and babies the things they needed. She was a very generous person. She made monthly donations to charities such as Feed the Children and Wounded Warriors. She was very caring, loving and respectful.

She is survived by her four children: Ginny (Kathy Kellems) Giselbach Trent, Brad (Jena) Giselbach, Benny (Denise) Giselbach and Joseph Giselbach; twelve grandchildren: Austin Trent, Kolt Trent, Chase Trent, Olivia Trent, Dawson Trent, Torie Hemphill, Justice Giselbach, Faith Hemphill, Allyson Hemphill, Patience Giselbach, Benjamin Giselbach and Blaze Giselbach; four siblings: Linda (Dave) Heflin, Ewell (Donna) York, Roger (Dianna) York and DeWayne (Raetta) York. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Giselbach; father, Carl York; mother, Louise York; and brother, Doug York.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral at 1 p.m. (Central Time) at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer. Pastor Etsie Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.