Carole Jane Whitwam Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carole Jane Whitwam (Eau Claire, Wisconsin), born in Bessemer, Michigan, who passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carole Jane Whitwam to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Oravecz and Margaret Oravecz; her brothers, James Oravecz and Steve Oravecz (Sonny); and her great grandchild Owen Gignac.

She is survived by: her husband John; her children, Shawn Gignac (Nick), Kristi Henning (Rick), John (Stefanie) and Jamie (Kristin); her grandchildren, Liana, Kiara, Megan, Mekiah, Keegan, John III, Izzie, Jayden and Brynne; her great grandchildren, Ava and Kaylie; and her children, Kinslie, Kaiden, Kennedi and Kyla. She is also survived by her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law.

During the pandemic, grandma wrote letters to the grandkids for special holidays.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials.