Carol (Junglas) Dever, age 79 of Dorr, peacefully died at home Sunday, Sept. 28.
She was born May 6, 1946, to Norbert and Laura (Homrich) Junglas. Carol was baptized, was a first communicant, and confirmed at St. Mary’s Church in New Salem.
She attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School for eight years and Hopkins Public School for four years. St. Mary’s Church was the setting where Carol married Robert M. Dever on Aug. 14, 1965. He was her best friend for 45 years until he died Oct. 23, 2010.
Also preceding Carol in death were her parents, Norbert and Laura Junglas; sister, Theresa (Junglas) Syswerda; father-in-law, James Dever Sr.; mother-in-law, Gladys Dever; brothers-in-law, William Dever and James Dever Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Leroy Hancock; grandson, Billy Miller; and nephews Travis and Chad Cornell.
She is survived by her family: sons William (Cheryl) Dever, Robert (Annette) Dever Jr.; grandchildren Brittany Dever (Matt Rairigh), Cain (Ashley) Dever, Tedi Jo Dever, William Dever II, Scott (Kristin) Weber, Ryan (Jamie) Weber, and Kelly Miller; great-grandchildren Avery Davis, Callie Dever, Jaxon Dever, Bella Dever, Willow Dever, Abigail Dever, Jackson Weber, Riley Weber, Caleb Weber, Alaina Miller, Blair Weber, and Aubrie Miller; siblings Norman (Nenita) Junglas, Kathy Berens, Linda (Jim) Hillen, Ron (Christine) Junglas, Dorothy Dever, Connie (David) Hupp, and Mary Dever; and numerous relatives, friends, and many acquaintances during her 38 years working at Keeler Brass (Trident Lighting).
Carol’s home was adorned with various crosses, angels, family photos, and Elvis memorabilia. Though she had many trials, she accepted them, enhancing her life with a stronger faith and love for her family.
A time for relatives and friends to visit with Carol’s family will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct 5, 2025, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, (4330 18th St., Dorr), with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at St. Mary’s Visitation Church (2459 146th Ave., Byron Center), with Father Derda officiating. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Visitation Cemetery.
In honor of Carol, contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Visitation Church.
