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Carolyn Renshaw Obituary

Carolyn Ann Renshaw Bolivar, MO Carolyn Ann Renshaw, of Bolivar, MO died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 surrounded by family. She was born January 14, 1943 in Islesboro, ME, the daughter of Hugh and Geraldine Dodge. She worked as a nurse at the Coldwater Regional Mental Institution in Coldwater, MI which she retired from after over 30 years of service. Carolyn is survived by two daughters: Michelle (A.J.) Swift and Cindy (Kevin) Shilton and nine grandchildren: Natalie Swift, Kaylee Swift, Nicole Prough, Dannielle Prough, Victoria Stafford, Jordan Shilton, Savannah Shilton, Thomas Shilton and Britiani Shilton. Memorial services will be held at the VFW hall in Athens, MI on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. and is open to anyone that wishes to pay their respects to the family. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your favorite charity.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 30, 2010.

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Jeff & Robin Krokker

September 30, 2010

So so sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother. We are sending heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May you remember all the fun times you had with her. Love you all.

September 30, 2010

Our sympathy is with the family Kathy & Kim Hoag

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