Carolyn Mae Barkstrom Obituary

The memory of Carolyn Mae Barkstrom of Barrington, Illinois, who passed away on November 8, 2025 at the age of 43, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Charles, Nell Kavanaugh, Joseph Barkstrom and Barbara Barkstrom; Richard Schedel.

She is survived by: her parents, Gilbert Barkstrom and Marjorie Barkstrom; her daughter Ocean Schendel-Barkstrom; her brother Dale Barkstrom; her grandmother Sue Barkstrom; her aunts and uncles, Lynne (Bill Driskill), Robert Kavanaugh, Cheryl Paquette, Gail (Al Miller), Joyce (Lew Wedgewood), Heather Reich and Sean (Janeit Barkstrom); and her pets, Moose and Goose. She is also survived by many cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Save the Manatee Club, 317 Wekiva Springs Rd., Ste. 100, Longwood, FL 32779 https://savethemanatee.org.