Carolyna Rose Thornton
November 19, 1939 - September 24, 2019
Carolyna “Lyna” R. Thornton, 79, of Rhinelander, WI passed away Tuesday September 24, 2019 at her home. Carolyna was born November 19, 1939 in Laona, WI the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Felsch) Thornton. Lyna had her Master’s degree in Education. She taught at the Newbold Elementary School for two years, then went on to teach at Lakewood, WI Elementary School for four years, then went back to Newbold Elementary School where she retired in 1999 after forty years of teaching. Lyna loved traveling, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and especially her family, the O’Brien family and her cats. Surviving are her sister, Kathleen (Dale) Rosio, Laona; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, and the entire O’Brien family. Lyna was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Pauline (Dean) Janssen; brothers, Richard (Carol), Paul (Anneliese); and Robert (Carol); niece, Sandra Pionke; and nephew, Jerry Janssen. The family would like to thank Dr. Gabert; Ministry Hospice; Senior Heart staff; Wanda Larson; and all the neighbors for all their generous help and care they gave to Carolyna. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday October 7, 2019 at St. Leonard Catholic Church, Laona, WI with Fr. John Cerkas officiating. Inurnment to follow at Laona Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service at church. Weber-Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com
Carolyna “Lyna” R. Thornton, 79, of Rhinelander, WI passed away Tuesday September 24, 2019 at her home. Carolyna was born November 19, 1939 in Laona, WI the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Felsch) Thornton. Lyna had her Master’s... View Obituary & Service Information