Carolyn A. Wilson

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Carolyn A. Wilson

Carolyn Ann Wilson, loving wife and dedicated criminal defense attorney, passed away on August 31, 2021 at age 46 with her husband at her side after a two-year struggle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born to Robert and Mary (Huschka) Biede in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Upon graduation from St. Albert Catholic in Council Bluffs in 1993, Cari attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology in 1997 and a J.D. from Creighton University Law School in 2000. Cari went on to pursue a career as a Public Defender in Douglas County, Nebraska for eight years. During that time, she met and married the love of her life, Stephen Wilson, an Air Force pilot, while he was assigned to nearby Offutt Air Force Base. After a military assignment to Pensacola, Florida, Cari and Stephen returned to Omaha where she practiced civil law before returning to her calling as a Public Defender in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Cari’s passion was to be in the courtroom where she zealously fought to defend the Constitutional rights of her fellow Nebraskans in need. Cari was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Lt Col Stephen Wilson, USAF; her mother; sister, Theresa Wolford; brother, Daniel Biede; four nieces, six nephews, and a host of other family and friends. A scholarship fund for local Public Defenders has been established in Cari’s honor: Carolyn Wilson Public Defender Scholarship Equitable Bank, 10855 West Dodge Rd, Suite 110, Omaha, NE 68154 A rosary service will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a visitation following until 8:00 p.m., on Friday, September 10th, at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home, 1221 North 16th Street in Council Bluffs. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 11th, at 10:00 AM at St John’s Catholic Church on the Creighton University Campus in Omaha. Burial will be on Monday, September 13th at 2:00 PM at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
November 2, 1974 - August 31, 202111/02/197408/31/2021
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Tribute Store

September 11, 2021

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Owen Dashner

September 10, 2021

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I am so sorry for your loss, she was a special person. God bless your family.
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Tribute Store

September 10, 2021

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With love and deepest sympathy from the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.
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Amy and James Armstrong

September 09, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Amy and James Armstrong. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
Cari brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget her.
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Douglas County Public Defenders

September 09, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Douglas County Public Defenders. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
Cari will remain in our hearts forever.
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Rebecca Lepkowski

September 07, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Rebecca Lepkowski. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
With deepest sympathy,
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Cassem, Tierney, Adams, Gotch & Douglas

September 07, 2021

The planting of 3 memorial trees in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Cassem, Tierney, Adams, Gotch & Douglas. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Brian and Aimee Thomas

September 06, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Brian and Aimee Thomas. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
We're so sorry for your loss.
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John Hromadka SA Class 93

September 04, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by John Hromadka SA Class 93. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
With deepest sympathy,
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Krisanne C. Weimer

September 03, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Krisanne C. Weimer. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
With loving memories of "Carolyn Wilson",
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Always, Arnold & Lina Deasis

September 03, 2021

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Carolyn A. Wilson has been arranged by Always, Arnold & Lina Deasis. Planted in Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Reforestation WI. Plant a tree
Steve, our sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you all our love.

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