Carolyn Marie (Norrick) Schmitt

Carolyn Marie Schmitt, 70, of Oakland City, IN passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City. She was born February 18, 1955 in Anderson, IN to the late Harold D. and Elsie M. (Buckner) Norrick. Carolyn graduated from Wood Memorial High School in the class of 1973. She continued her education by becoming a Registered Nurse. Carolyn started out at Forest Dale in Princeton (now known as The Waters) and then took a position at Higgins Nursing home in Oakland City. She then finally moved on to Deaconess Hospital where she worked as an ICU nurse, providing 20+ years of service before retiring in 2021. Shortly after high school, in 1976, she married her first love, James A. “Jim” Schmitt. They had two children and spent 25 wonderful years together before his passing in 2001. Carolyn later found love again with Michael Ellerbruck, affectionately known as Mikey, getting engaged in 2005 and spending 15 years together before his passing in 2020. They were members of Full Gospel Church in Oakland City. She liked to watch old westerns (like her dad used to) and spending time with her beloved dog, Baby Girl. Carolyn loved spending time with family and friends. She also thoroughly enjoyed going to concerts and coin shows with Mikey. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Schmitt; fiancé, Michael Ellerbruck; and brother, Richard Norrick.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Leroy Schmitt and Misty (Bryan) Stamper; siblings, Ronald Norrick and Roger (Jennifer) Norrick; 13 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

The funeral service will be held at 3 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City, IN with burial to follow at Davidson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12 PM until the service time at the funeral home. 

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