Carolyn Cielocha

Carolyn L. Cielocha, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service at the Church. Private family burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Scotus Central Catholic or St. Anthony Church.

Please follow all CDC guidelines when attending the visitation and funeral.

The vigil and funeral service will be broadcast on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page.  You can access the Facebook Page by clicking here .

Carolyn L. Cielocha was born November 8, 1941 in St. Bernard, Nebraska to Ed and Clara (Albracht) Backes. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School and attended Saint Mary's College in Omaha. Carolyn married Kenneth Cielocha on February 11, 1961 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus. She worked at Dale Electronics for a short time before going to work for Columbus Metal for 30 years. Carolyn was a member of St. Anthony Church, adult choir, holy hour, St. Theresa Sodality, coordinator for the Tour of Homes and volunteered at the bazaars. Carolyn's pride and joy was her family. Her happiest times included family gatherings, holidays and cheering on her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her extended family and luncheon dates with her different ladies groups. Carolyn was very generous with her time and talents in the community. She had a very contagious laugh and was a friend to all.

Carolyn is survived by:
Son: Mike (Kelli) Cielocha of Columbus
Son: Tim (Caree) Cielocha of Columbus
Daughter: Lisa (Todd) Duren of Columbus
Son: Darin (Sheila) Cielocha of Gretna
10 Grandchildren and 2 Great Granddaughters
Brother: Duane (Lois) Backes of Lindsay
Sister: Joan Kurtenbach of Columbus
Brother: Earl (Lenore) Backes of Columbus
Sister: Joyce Wieser of Columbus
Sister: Marilyn (Bill) Haney of Columbus
Brother: Ken (Jane) Backes of Humphrey
Brother: Bill (Ginny) Backes of Milford
Sister-In-Law: Sandy Backes of Lincoln

She was preceded in death by:
Her Parents
Husband: Kenneth Cielocha
Sister: Edna Backes
Brother: Dave Backes