Carol Ann Tristano, 61, of Kenosha, died at Kenosha Medical Center on Saturday, August 23rd, 2008. She was born on November 12, 1946, in Kenosha to Al and Ethel (Minkowski) Schaefer. She graduated from St. Mark Elementary and St. Joseph High School. She married Michael Tristano at St. Mark Parish and later divorced. Carol was a Certified Nursing Assistant and took great pride in caring for the terminally ill, both as an employee of Kenosha Hospice and private hire. She was a life long animal lover and sheltered numerous abused and abandoned animals. She was especially fond of her English Sheep Dog of 17 years, Lady, who recently passed away. She is survived by her son, Anthony M. Tristano, her mother, Ethel Schaefer, and her brother Alan R. (Katherine) Schaefer, all of Kenosha. Her father, Al Schaefer, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance or The Society of St. Francis Animal Shelter, 12300-116th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142, would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Carol’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com