Carolyn McGlaughlin's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Independence, Iowa

Carolyn McGlaughlin

June 21, 1966 - January 31, 2026 (59 years old)

Independence, Iowa

Carolyn McGlaughlin's obituary , Passed away on January 31, 2026 in Independence, Iowa
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Carolyn McGlaughlin

June 21, 1966 - January 31, 2026 (59 years old)

Independence, Iowa

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Carolyn McGlaughlin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Carolyn McGlaughlin of Independence, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 59, on January 31, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Carolyn McGlaughlin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her father James R. Buck; her brother James Buck II; her parents-in-law, Wayne and Sharon McGlaughlin; and her sister-in-law Joan Wiley-McGlaughlin (Wayne).

She is survived by: her mother Marie N. Buck (Gilbertson); her husband Dennis McGlaughlin; her son Hamish McGlaughlin of Independence, Iowa; her brother John Buck (Katy) of Decorah, Iowa; her siblings-in-law, Deb Milbach (Keith) of Rowley, Theresa Cates (Scott) of Tiger, Georgia, Wayne McGlaughlin (DeeAnn) of Monona, Iowa and Bill Evanson of Solon; and her nieces and nephews, Tyler Buck (Alicia Coonrod), Chelsey Hovden (Christopher), Gianni Buck, Luis Buck, Holly Stauffenberg (Henry), Paige Erickson (Nick), Matt Milbach, Brittany Keener (Abe), Christopher Cates (Gabby), Taylor Cates (Shayna), Hunter Cates, Tresa Hargrave (Justin), Brady Klein (Lizzy), Marcy Ferguson (Colby), Nathan McGlaughlin and Hope McGlaughlin.



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Feb 05

Rosary

Reiff Family Center - Independence
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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Feb 05

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216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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Feb 05

Vigil service

Reiff Family Center – Funeral Home
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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Feb 06

Funeral service

Reiff Family Center - Independence
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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