Carolyn Bartosik

Carolyn Sue Turner Bartosik, 76, of Normal passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the McLean Nursing Home where she was a resident since November 2017.
Carolyn was born January 30, 1949 in Vandalia, IL to Edgar and Rheba (Doyle) Turner. She married Paul “Bart” Bartosik on October 25, 1980. He preceded her in death in 2009.
Carolyn is survived by seven siblings: Revis (Twin Falls, ID), Dennis (Fremont, NE), Marilyn Black (Clinton, IL), Rita Blevins (Afton, TN), Jan Turner (Normal), Michael (Mansfield, TX), Lisa Hardesty (Normal) and many nieces and nephews and great and great-great. Also, a dear friend Debra Durham.
Carolyn worked for many years dipping candy for Boylan’s Candies. She was an accomplished seamstress, repairing and altering football uniforms for the Bloomington Knockers. She loved to garden. She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Carolyn was born with cerebral palsy; however, she did not let that define her or limit her. She lived a good life and will be remembered for her smile and sweet disposition.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Visitation will be held on the same day from 3:30 until service time at 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Easterseals Central Illinois-Bloomington, IL. Online condolences can be left at www.carmodyflynn.com