Racine – Carrie E. (nee: Gregerson) Hagarty, age 39; passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 following a courageous 5-year battle with cancer.
Carrie was born in Racine on November 22, 1975 to Harlan and Lorretta (nee: Stenson) Gregerson. A 1993 graduate of Washington Park High School, she had been employed for several years by Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac and, for the past 5 years, CNH Global in Racine.
Carrie was a proud member of Grace Lutheran Church. Among her interests, she enjoyed painting and crafts – including her handmade Christmas presents. Carrie was also passionate about reading. Above all, Carrie loved being a Mom and her wonderful 7-year old son, Brenden, was her entire life. Carrie fought her battle with breast cancer – right until the very end with Brenden always at her side.
Surviving are her son, Brenden; parents, Harlan and Lorretta; sister, Michele (Michael) Palmer; nieces and nephews, Joshua (Lauren) Kienbaum, Casey Kienbaum, Dyani Palmer, Michael and Jeremy Gregerson; Carrie’s second family, the entire Saladis family; husband, Patrick Hagarty; step-daughter, Kayla Hagarty; mother-in-law, Carole Hagarty; father-in-law, Jack (Jean) Hagarty; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Carrie was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Gregerson; and grandparents, Sherman & Lorraine Gregerson and Orville & Doris Stenson.
Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 3700 Washington Avenue, on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Randal A. Poppe officiating. Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and in the church on Saturday from 11 am -12 noon. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the family for Brenden’s College Fund have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Mark Choi and the entire Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Center for the compassionate care and support; and to all of Carrie’s co-workers and friends for all the acts of kindness shown during the past 5 years. May God bless all of you!
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Kevin and Jess says
Carrie will forever be a part of our hearts. We can say without doubt that God brought her out of her pain and suffering and into His kingdom. She was very strong and brought a smile to everyones face. I know she will be smiling down on Brenden and everyone she loved. We are here for you all and send our love.
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