Carol Glonek

Carol Lee Glonek, age 60, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 17, 2015, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Carol was born October 5, 1954 in St. Paul, a daughter of the late Gordon A. and MayBelle D. (Sorenson) Bowman. She was a lifelong resident of the Grantsburg area, and was a 1972 graduate of Grantsburg High School. On July 28, 1979, Carol was united in marriage to Rodney D. Glonek at Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha. She had recently been employed as a display coordinator for various advertising & promotional companies. She previously had been employed at the IGA Store and also at Parker-Hannifin Co. in Grantsburg. Carol enjoyed crocheting and knitting, cooking and baking, making Christmas candy, and attending garage sales. She was definitely a Green Bay Packer fan. She had a deep concern for the welfare of animals and regularly donated to Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue, Inc. (DAWCWR) in Siren. A kind hearted and generous woman, Carol was always thinking of the needs of others. She was dedicated to her family, and she loved being grandma and spoiling her grandchildren. She made family events very special, particularly birthdays and Christmas. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, MayBelle and Gordon Bowman; a brother, Charles Bowman; and a sister, Donna Bowman, in infancy. Surviving are her husband, Rodney Glonek; a son, Christopher Glonek; two grandsons, Cody Glonek and Charles Glonek; siblings: Owen (Debbie) Bowman, Barbara (Wesley) Radke, Gordon Bowman (Chris DeLaria), Marilyn (Paul) Gorney; sister-in-law, Karen Bowman; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service honoring the life of Carol Glonek will be conducted at 10:00 am, Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 22384 State Road 48/87, Grantsburg, WI. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI, 715-463-6700. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.