Carol Elaine Kroll (Boss), age 77, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, peacefully left her earthly body to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, after a 4-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Donald Jay Kroll, on April 23, 2004.  She is survived by her only child, Brian Jay Kroll (Dana Ann Kroll), of Grand Rapids, Michigan; her only sibling, Gary Boss (Jane Boss), of the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin area. Carol is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy and Larry Whitcomb of Overisel, MI; Pat and Dale Dawson of Boise, ID; and brother-in-law, Alvin Kroll of Grand Rapids, MI; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.  Carol was born on June 2, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Henry and Marie Boss (Benjelink). Carol grew up in the Seymour Square area of Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, graduating in 1964. Carol and Don were married on October 20, 1973, in Grand Rapids, where they lived the remainder of their lives.  Carol worked for Blodgett Hospital for many years after school, and then worked for Spectrum Health’s Heart Center before retiring in 2012. She was also an extremely gifted artist and cross-stitch enthusiast.  Many friendships were made and flourished through this passion. Carol enjoyed traveling with her husband and son and was also an avid reader. She attended Grand Rapids First Church in Wyoming where she was a member for over 40 years.  Per her and her family’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service held. Her earthly resting place will be next to her husband Don in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan.