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05/30/1931
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08/10/2025
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Carolyn Blough Obituary
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ivan K. Blough; parents, Raymond James and Mildred Elizabeth Barber (nee Neihardt); and brothers, James and William Barber.
She is survived by her four children, Michael Blough (Toni), Lucinda Winzenried (Bob), Mark Blough (Jan) and Melinda D'Agostino (Lou); nine grandchildren, Nick Blough (Holly), Katie Pirog (Brian), Sophia Algra (Bryan), Jake Blough (Jen), Neal Blough (Kayla), Matt D'Agostino (Aly), Lucus Blough, Zak Winzenried (Andrea) and Rene' McElroy (Sean); 15 great grandchildren, Matthew, Benjamin, Ethan, Jack, Reese, Clayton, Helena, Laura, Jacqueline, Ronan, Kallen, Declan, Luca, Vada and Aurora; and two sisters-in-law, Barbara Barber and Ardis Barber.
Carolyn Jane Barber was born in South Boardman, MI, on May 30, 1931. Her family moved to Lowell, MI, in 1948 where she graduated from Lowell High School in 1949. Carolyn Jane married Ivan K. Blough on October 17, 1951. She started her teaching career in a one room schoolhouse near Alto, MI (1950-1951) and continued at Lowell Area Schools in 1961 where she taught Reading (1966-1968), was a Reading Consultant (1970-1979) and a Reading Administrator (1979-1981).
Carolyn Jane served many organizations including the Lowell Women's Club, Lowell Area Historical Museum, Lowell Eastern Star, and Literary Legacy Fund. She was the Co-Founder of the Lowell Methodist Preschool and past President of the Michigan Reading Association.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 4-7pm at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, Michigan 49331. A funeral service proceeded by a 10:00am visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Lowell, 621 E. Main St. Lowell, Michigan 49331, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11 am. Luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Carolyn Jane's name to the Lowell Area Historical Museum, PO Box 81, Lowell, MI 49331 or the Lowell Showboat VI Corp.
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Craig Anderson
August 15, 2025
My deepest condolences to the entire Blough family on the passing of another legacy of Lowell. I will always remember Jane Blough as another of the many strong women of Lowell who valued service above self, gave openly and freely to the community with admirable love and affection, making us all better people by her example.
May she rest in perfect peace.
Mary Ann Heether Conroy
August 13, 2025
So sorry to hear this.Mrs Blough was a wonderful lady. Her husband Ivan was my mentor. From Walters lumber Mart and beyond. My thoughts and my prayers are with your family. God Bless.
Jim Herblet
August 13, 2025
One great lady!
Rest in peace Mrs Blough
Paula (Hewitt) Kamp
August 12, 2025
So very sorry of the loss of Your Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma she was a wonderful lady she did many things for our City Lowell. May God Wrap His Arms Around Your Family and Bring You Peace. In Jesus Name Amen
Nancy
August 12, 2025
Oh Janey, what good times we've had. I'm sad to see you go but I'm so happy that you are with Ivan again. Love you sweet lady.
Crista Yeiter Simmons
August 12, 2025
My condolences, love and prayers to Jane´s entire family.
I remember how she "put up" with all us girls for one of Cindy´s slumber parties! I had so much fun at their home!!! Find memories.
V. Scott
August 12, 2025
Thank you for your service Ma'am
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