Carolyn J. Horton's Obituary
We are announcing the passing of Carolyn Horton, age 70. She passed away on (Monday March 24, 2025, at Eden Meadows. She was born to the late Robert J. and Grace L. Dettlaff on February 12, 1955. Carolyn was united in marriage to Alan D. Horton on November 16, 1974, they divorced on March 8, 2018.
Carolyn graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1973. After high school she was employed at Oshkosh Savings & Loan, starting as a teller then Head Teller and then as Bookkeeping clerk until the birth of their son Mark A. in March of 1980.
She worked at Miles Kimball until her daughter Katie M. was born in May of 1983 and then seasonally a few years later. She volunteered as a Sunday School teacher for 15 years, secretary-treasurer of many bowling leagues, at Simeanna where she lived as a senior, she was part of the Sunshine committee, handed out quarters at Bingo, and sold ice cream for a fund raiser. Carolyn has made such an impact on many lives.
She bowled, did genealogy research, crocheted, she loved diamond art and crafts of all kinds. She thought her grandchildren; Jacob and Finn were her greatest enjoyment.
She is survived by brothers, Wayne, Russell (Karen), Greg and Brian; sisters Ruth Ann and Lorraine. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by brother Bruce; sisters-in-law, Cindy and Tracey.
A memorial service will be held for Carolyn on Friday March 28, 2025, at Living Water Lutheran Church (1585 S Oakwood Rd.) at 11:00 AM, a time for visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at church on Friday.
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