Carol J. Shale, age 84, of Decorah, Iowa, formerly of Baraboo, WI, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah following a short illness. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Baraboo, WI for family and friends. Inurnment will also take place later. Carol is survived by a daughter, Robin (Jon) Romelton of Decorah, IA; a son, Mark (Marianne McAdam) Shale of Richmond, KY; and a grandson, Brendan Sahle of Richmond, KY.