Carol Rohlinger Carol Rohlinger, 80, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her husband Paul, and the loved ones who went before her. Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Shirley Strucel and graduated from Thurston High School in Redford. She was the mother of three children, Curt, Terri, and Donald Joseph “D.J.” Eckert. Carol moved to Arizona in 1980 and called the state home for the next 46 years. While living in Tucson, she met Paul Rohlinger, who would become her husband. Together they built a life filled with family, friends, faith, travel, and many happy memories. After Paul’s passing, Carol eventually moved to Mesa to be closer to family. Carol’s Christian faith was an important part of her life. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mesa and participated in several ministries, including Stephen Ministry. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rohlinger; her son, D.J. Eckert; her parents, Joseph and Shirley Strucel; her brother, Joseph Strucel, who was killed while serving in Vietnam; and her first husband, Donald Eckert. She leaves behind her son, Curt Eckert (Dawn); daughter, Terri (Joe); Paul’s children, Chris (Nate) and Paul (Nadia); and grandchildren, Devin, Zac, Michael, and Steven. She is also survived by her brother, Brian Strucel (Debbie); their children, Lisa and Joey; her aunt, Shirley Strucel Kollar; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held after the first of the year at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, with details to be shared once arrangements are finalized. Carol looked forward to the day when she would be reunited with Paul. Her family takes comfort in knowing that, as Carol herself hoped and believed, she is finally back in Paul’s loving arms, together again in God’s Heaven. In keeping with Carol’s wishes, those wishing to honor her memory may make a donation to a charity meaningful to them.