Carole E. Kerr, 73, of Brookston, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at IU Health Arnett Hospital from complications of a stroke. She was born January 3, 1941 in White County to the late Claude and Laura (Harris) Danner and graduated from Chalmers High School. Her marriage was to Kenneth N. Kerr on August 10, 1957 in West Lafayette. He died August 6, 2004. Mrs. Kerr was retired from the United States Postal Service where she was a clerk. She and her husband Kenny really enjoyed traveling and operating their candy store, Kerr's Candies in Brookston. They loved entertaining the kids on school field trips, working the Apple Popcorn Festival and the daily interaction with their customers. Kenny was the man at the counter and Carole made the caramels, candy centers and chocolates. The store was a wonderful part of Brookston for many years. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie Chester (husband: Rick) of Lafayette and Julie Kelly (husband: Dan) of Plymouth. Carole loved spending time with her granddaughters, April Kelly (companion: Jarrod Bradley) and Megan Walleske and her great-grandson, Owen Walleske. Also surviving is special friend, Charles "Chub" Holwerda and a brother, Gordon Danner. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are two brothers, Roger and Wayne Danner. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the IU Health Arnett Hospice.