Carolyn L. Finucane, 84, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, in Richland Center. Carolyn was born in Chicago on Aug. 9, 1936, to John and Gwendolyn (Lehman) Steadman. She married Thomas Finucane on Oct. 8, 1955. Tom and Carolyn moved to Burlington in the early 1960’s, where they raised their seven children.
Carolyn worked at Southern Wisconsin Center for twenty years, most of those as a food service supervisor. She was well liked by her staff, being known for treating everyone fairly. They spent many of their retirement years in Iron River.
Carolyn is survived by her in-laws Marilyn Miller of Burlington, Carol Holmes of Texas, Kathy Sallee of Florida, and Dennis (Minda) Finucane and Duane (Linda) Finucane of Colorado; her children, Colleen (Edward) Uhlenhake of Richland Center; Shawn (JoAn) Finucane of Clermont, Fla., Patrick (Gina) Finucane of Harshaw, and Brian (Patti Miller) Finucane, Theresa (Art Rice) Finucane, and Thomas (Christine) Finucane all of Burlington; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, daughter Erin, and brothers-in-law Richard Miller and JC Sallee.
A special thanks to the staff of Schmitt Woodland Hills for the care and compassion given to our mother during the last weeks of her life.
A celebration of life for Tom and Carolyn is being planned for their anniversary in October.
The Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center assisted the family. Well-wishers may visit www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com.
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