Carol Jean (Williams) Lautenschlager was born on December 21, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away on May 23, 2026. She was the daughter of Thomas and Leola Williams of Gladstone Missouri. Carol is survived by her husband of 27 years, David Lautenschlager; her brother, Gary (Barbara) Williams; sister, Nancy (Steve)Campbell; son, Christopher (Alisa)Kalinka; daughter, Cynthia (Eric)Schneider; and two grandchildren; Thomas Schneider and Collin Schneider.

Carol was a graduate of the first class of Oak Park High School in 1966. She worked as a professional secretary over the years and completed her Paralegal Certificate Program at William Jewell College in May 1994. She retired from Gilmore & Bell, P.C. in December of 2013.

She enjoyed school, church choir and learning new things throughout life, along with sewing projects, her farm,gardening, and canning with her family for winter storage.

Services to honor Carol will be held June 2, 2026, at Terrace Park Funeral Home, located at 801 NW 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64155. With a visitation beginning at 9:00 am., and a service following at 10:00 am. Carol will be laid to rest next to her parents in Hopkins Cemetery following services.