Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Carolyn Osborn
Carolyn K. Osborn, age 68, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2024 at Van Wert Hospital.
She was born April 22, 1956 in Celina to the late Claude and Irene (Vorhees) Goodpastor. On April 6, 2011 she married Merrill J. "Doc" Osborn, D.O.D. and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2015.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Jennifer K. Shinn, Rockford and Christopher M. (Candy Vogan) Shinn, Rockford; two sisters, Jan (Andy) Doenges, New Bremen and Barb (John) Valentine, New Bremen; and six grandchildren, Zachariah, Braden, Presley, Eboney, Abbagail and Avah.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melinda S. "Mindi" Shinn.
She was a 1974 graduate of Celina High School. She was proud to be a homemaker, giving her the opportunity to raise three wonderful children. Carolyn was a very giving person with a big heart, she never knew a stranger and loved meeting new people. Most of all, she loved her family and will be deeply missed by all. She attended Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert.
Funeral services will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Tim Benjamin.
The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.
Private graveside services will be held at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Osborn family.
To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home's Facebook page.
