Carol Kluz was born in Durand, Michigan on October 5, 1939, to Ruth and Jesse Bayliss. She was the sixth of seven children. After her mother’s death, she was adopted at age 6 by Robert and Beatrice Gonzalez of Laramie, Wyoming. She attended Lincoln School and St. Laurence O’Toole School in Laramie, Wyoming. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy in Sydney, Nebraska. She joined the Navy where she met her husband, George Kluz. After his retirement from the Navy, they settled in Laramie where they raised their five children. Carol worked as a housekeeper and cook for both Catholic parishes for twenty-two years.
She enjoyed music, sports, reading and writing. In her later years, she edited books and co-authored a suspense series with Randy Morris under pseudonym, Carol Randy. Carol authored a fantasy series under the pseudonym D. J. Rand. She co-authored a book to aid writers and authors with Gary Kessler titled Finding Go. She managed an award-winning website geared to assist writers and authors. It was listed in Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 best websites for authors. In July 2017, due to health, Carol closed her website.
Carol was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, two children (Robin and Mark), and her siblings.
She is survived by sons Kevin and Robert, her daughter Marcie, four grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Rosary Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. What a life your Mom lived! Our hearts never forget our Mom’s love. Sending love and prayers
Kevin, our sincere condolences go out to you. You and your mom were so close and you were an amazing son to her. I know she appreciated all you did. May she rest in peace and may you take care and carry all the great memories with you.
Sorry for your loss Kevin. Her obituary revealed an amazing woman that had an incredible journey.
MayGod be with all of you! Carol was a friend to me and to many. Our days of working together at St Laurence O’Toole parish are among my favorite memories. I will always remember when Robin would stop by and visit with Carol and me. Such great times. Carol, enjoy your time now with Father Stoll and all the other priests we worked with. Love and prayers Sandy Aguilat
Dear family, my love and prayers go out to all of you.. We know that Lois is in a happy and peaceful place. My prayers are got all of you as well as Lois. God be with all of you Sandra
Kevin - My sincere sympathy at the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed hearing you and Mark talk about her. It was obvious how much you loved and respected her. I'll be thinking of you as you grieve.
Oh, I have so many great memories of Carol at St Laurence O’Toole. I could always have a shoulder to lean on and a friend to talk to. It was always a joy when Robin would come to work with her mom. God has retrieved two of his very special souls.