The family of Carolyn Simonis sadly conveys her passing on June 22, 2026, at the age of 71. She is a beloved mother, grandmother (Gma), great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.
Carolyn was born on January 1, 1955, in Wausau WI, the daughter of Margaret Farrar and Edgar Miller Jr. She resided in Missouri. She is survived by her children; David Miller (Wausau); Jessica Rainville (Brock) Wausau; Desiree Hunt (Billy) Piedmont MO; Grandchildren; Jordan, Gracie Alexis, Margaret (Andrew); Damien, Darius and Santino. Her great-grandchildren Taylor, Linnea, and Oaklyn; as well as her siblings Ed Miller, Laurie Wade, Brian Miller (Brenda), and Janelle Coulter (Harley). All will miss her dearly.
Carolyn is predeceased by her parents, her daughter Linnea, and stepfather Willie Farrar.
Carolyn was a free-spirited down to earth person who lived a simple life. Her vibrant colored tie-dyed shirts were her trademark. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, fish fry’s with John, going to Bingo at the casino and gambling after. She loved living in Piedmont MO in her tiny home right next to her daughter Desiree’ and family. She enjoyed sitting on her porch smoking a cigarette and keeping an eye on everything.
Carolyn’s family expresses their gratitude to the compassionate caregivers of the Aspirus Hospice House. Their attentiveness and proficiency during this difficult time for Carolyn, her family, and friends is commendable. Her cremation will be arranged by Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society, Schofield. A date for Carolyn’s celebration of life is yet to be determined. Online condolences and words of remembrance may be given at MWCS.WS
The following is a heartfelt note from “Gma’s “granddaughter Alexis.
The world lost some of its color. My Gma’s free soul is exploring the “spirit world” as she called it. My mom once said my Gma’s is the type that can just have 2 Pennie’s in her pockets and still be happy, and boy was that true - add a tie dye shirt, some quarters to play cards, and a pack of smokes, and she was set for life. She was always hard to pin down as she never stayed in one spot too long, but that is when she was the happiest. At the age of 16 she lived with the circus for 2 years. Does it get more free than that? She taught me how to fish, how to catch fireflies, milk a cow and then had me and my sister shake the milk in a mason jar to make butter (yes, it was a lot of shaking). We will never know all the roads she roamed, but the ones we do know about are pretty crazy stories. Words aren’t enough, but the memories are forever. Peace Gma, I’ll love you forever!
