Carolyn S. Howe Clinger, 81,  of Rochester passed away near Etna Green on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  This followed a brief and serious illness.

On June 17, 1943, Carolyn Sue Howe was born in Vincennes to the Rev. Harvey and Jewel Batman Howe.  Growing up she shared her childhood with four bothers and a sister.  Carolyn graduated from Mt. Olympus High School in Gibson County. She later professionalized herself in the business world by earning an associate's degree in business at Porter Business College in Indianapolis.

In Rochester, Carolyn and George William Clinger were married on March 1, 1964. The shared 34 years of life's adventures.  From their union came five wonderful children, Tina, Melinda, Michael, Jerry and Jason. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Many will remember Carolyn as a skilled seamstress at the Thread Shed back in the day. She was also great at customer service at 3-D and Walmart.  Carolyn was a devoted member of the Church of the Nazarene.

An accomplished homemaker, Carolyn was able to make the children's clothing.  She annually planted a truck patch garden and harvested the produce for family use during the winter months by canning and freezing.  She also shared with other family members and special friends.  There was nothing better than getting together with her family for the holidays and special family celebrations.

Left to cherish Carolyn's memory are two daughters: Tina Cunningham (Mark) of Plymouth, Melinda Clinger of Rochester; two sons:  Michael Clinger (Emily) of Bremen, Jerry Clinger of Rochester; nine grandchildren:  Phillip Beattie (Brigid), Kristi Austin, Marcus Hancock, Austin Clinger, Kayla Mcvicar (Allen), Elizabeth Clinger (Companion Brandon Bahr), Isabelle Clinger, Hannah Clinger, Ares Clinger, Cory Cunningham (Tabitha); seven great-grandchildren: A.J. Austin, Xavier Austin, Adaline Mcvicar, Vinnie Beattie, Oliver Mcvicar, Easton Bahr, Savannah Bahr, Nikolai Cunningham, Felicity Cunningham and Archer Cunningham; siblings David Howe, Rochester, Steven Howe (Melissa), Janet Howe and sister-in-law Jane Howe all of Ft. Wayne,.  Numerous nieces nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceding Carolyn in death are her parents Harvey And Jewel Howe; beloved husband George March 12, 1998; 2 brothers: Donald Howe, Larry Howe; and son Jason W. Clinger on February 17, 2025.

A celebration of the life of Carolyn Sue Clinger will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025,  in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Thad Stewart and Pastor Don Meyer will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until the time of the service.  Interment will follow in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the family.