Obit: Owens, Carol J. (1937 - 2021)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Owens, Beyer, Reinke, Winscher, Molitor, Severson, Ohde, Rogers

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 7/26/2021

Owens, Carol J. (9 Jul 1937 – 23 Jul 2021)

Carol J. Owens, age 84, of Withee, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen.

Carol was born on July 9, 1937, the daughter of Walter and Esther (Beyer) Rienke in Thorp. She was united in marriage to Pierce Owens, Jr. on September 18, 1954, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorp. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2013. Together they farmed south of Withee. She also worked for 18 years as a Nurse’s Aide at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Carol enjoyed traveling after retirement, including Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, Germany, Holland and other countries in Europe. She also liked tending her flowers and plants and making crafts. Most importantly, Carol loved and cherished her family.

Carol is survived by her three children: Virginia (Steve) Winscher of Mondovi, Lisa (Kevin) Molitor of Owen and Mark (Glynis) Owens of Laneville, TX; a son-in-law, Richard Severson of Loyal; eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pierce; three daughters: Linda Ohde, June Severson and infant daughter, Brenda; three brothers and two sisters.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Pastor Ray Rogers will officiate. Interment to be held at Riverside Cemetery in Withee. Family and friends are welcome from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 and from 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday all at the funeral home.

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