Patsy Karst VICKY PATSY CAROLYN Vicky died in 1955 of what was called Sleeping Sickness the measles and mumps together. Dad said he was never able to celebrate 4th of July again. Carolyn has some good memories. I dont remember her except the day of her funeral. in the 50's funerals were in your home.. Vicky's casket was on the west wall of Living Room. Dad was holding me I asked "why mom was crying so hard." I was 3 years old to turn 4 in October in three months