Paula C. Carlin
1944-2023

Paula Carlin, 79, of Kenosha passed away on September 29,
2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was born on April 10, 1944, in Kenosha, the daughter of
the late Chester and Ina (Hinds) Munson. She was educated in
the schools of Kenosha graduating from Bradford High School in
1962. Paula married Gary Doerflinger on April 25, 1964, in
Kenosha then later divorced. On July 2, 1983, she married Roger
Carlin. Paula worked for MacWhyte Company for 37 years, first
as a stenographer and later, assistant buyer, retiring in 1999.
After retirement Paula and Roger moved to Adams, WI and built
their dream log home on 30 wooded acres where they enjoyed
many wonderful years together. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included shopping for
deals and antiques, going to casinos, and cheering for the
Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. Paula was a generous and
outgoing person who liked to joke with people and watch
politics, but most of all she loved spending time with friends
and family, especially with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters, Heide (David) Maginn of
Kenosha, Suanne (John) Funk of Kenosha, step-children Joe
(Elizabeth) Carlin of AZ, Debbie Carlin of Kenosha, Diane Smick
of Kenosha; brother, John Munson of Kenosha; sister, Elizabeth
Jamieson of CA; sister-in-law Maxine Shields of Blue River, WI;
grandchildren, Kim (Andrew) Loesl, Laura (Mike) Hrycyniak, Tom
Johnson, Dan (Jessica) Funk, Kristen (Josh) Bacher, Michael
Smick, Samantha Funk; and great-granddaughter, Ada Jane.
Paula is also survived by long-time friends, Kris Czarnecki and
Susan Macareno, and personal assistant, Dina Flannery.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents; former and current
husband; son, Gary John Doerflinger; brother, Fred Hinds and
her sister, April Saldana.

A memorial gathering will be held at First United Methodist
Church on Saturday, November 4th from 9am to 11am with
memorial services to follow immediately at 11 am

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In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be greatly
appreciated.