Carol Ann Bristow was born on July 6th, 1954 in Hammond Indiana. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on September 2nd, 2025 at the age of 71.

Carol was a piano teacher and ER Nurse. She was also a member of the Polish Women's Alliance and the ISMTA (Music Teachers Association). She married the love of her life Bruce Bristow on June 19th, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 9th, 2022.

She is survived by her Children; Aaron, Stephanie (Danny), Grandchildren; Brayden and Lelgha, In-Laws; Charlotte, Janet, & Beverley, and many nieces and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her Parents; Frank & Gertrude Sowa, and her Husband; Bruce Bristow.

The visitation will be held at The Daleiden Mortuary (220 North Lake Street Aurora, IL 60506) on Sunday September, 7th from 4:00PM-6:00PM. The funeral service will be held the following day at St Michael Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church (609 N Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL 60505) on September 8th, 2025 at 10:00AM. The graveside service will follow at St Michael Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made out to the St. Michael Church.