Carolyn Bunnell, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at AgraceHospice Care, Inc., Fitchburg, surrounded by family and friends. Carolyn was born on November 13, 1928, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Alma (Hendrickson) Olson.

She married Sam Ace Jr. and lived in Belleville, where she cared for her six children. She later married Merlin Bunnell. After Merlin's death in 1988, Carolyn moved to Oregon, where she lived the rest of her life. Carolyn was very active in the community. She volunteered at Oregon Manor nursing home and was always selfless in helping those in need. She was a member of the Zwingli UCC in Paoli. Carolyn enjoyed family get-togethers and listening to classic country music. Carolyn worked many jobs throughout her life. She retired from WISCO Industries in Oregon, WI, after 40 years of service.

Survivors include her six children, Sandra (Lee) Cloud, Butch (Renee) Ace, Sue Noyce, Steve (Sue) Ace, Kevin Ace, Patty Ace, and David (Kari) Ace. She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; her second family, the Neaths; her former husband, Sam (Marylou) Ace; and special friend, Helen Woodruff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merlin; companion, Bobby Berger; brother, Kensel Olson; grandson, Michael Ace; daughter-in-law, Rosie (Leikness) Ace; and son-in-law, Perry Noyce.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Zwingli United Church of Christ-Paoli, 1338 County Road PB, Belleville, WI, with Rev. Sara Rabe officiating. Graveside burial services were in the Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon, WI.

Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc., for their special care of mom during her final days.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.