Milroy, Carolyn

Carolyn Milroy, 60, of Manchester, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at the Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with ALS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Manchester United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mike Druhl. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Manchester, and one hour before services Thursday at the church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery in Manchester.

Carolyn was born Dec. 7, 1950, in Princeton, Mo. Following graduation from Manchester High School in 1969, she attended UNI receiving her degree in Elementary Education. Carolyn taught fifth grade at West Delaware Schools for 33 years, retiring in May 2008.

Carolyn was united in marriage on Sept. 2, 1972, to Kenneth S. Milroy. To this union were born, Amy, Sarah and Samuel.

Carolyn was a member of the Manchester United Methodist Church. She always put her family and faith first. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren, family vacations fishing in Canada, quilting, her flower gardens and photography.

Carolyn is survived by three children, Amy (Chris) Heims, Sarah (Jason) Kluesner, both of Manchester, and Samuel (Kristin) Milroy of Traer; eight grandchildren, Isaiah Heims, Spencer Kluesner, Elijah Heims, Parker Kluesner, Aleah Heims, Lydia Heims, Mackenize Kluesner and Aurora Milroy; one sister, Barb (Dave) Reth; and in-laws, Sandra (Phil) Schatzle, Wiletta (Richard) Waterhouse, Ronald (Joyce) Milroy, Kathy Milroy, Karla (Kenneth) Sharp, Donna (Jay) Smith and Alice Kluesner.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth on April 2, 2011; her parents, Cy and Lavina Claus; her in-laws, Wilbur and Mildred Milroy; and a brother-in-law, Loras Kluesner.

A memorial fund has been established in Carolyn's name.

Please sign the guest book for Carolyn at under obituaries.

Published in The Gazette Nov. 15, 2011.