Carolyn Ingham

Carolyn Le Ingham, 80, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. 

She was born April 6, 1941 in Fonda, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Cecelia (O’Brien) Mason. She attended St. Mary’s Academy, where she graduated in the class of 1959. She later married Ronald Ingham on July 29, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGregor, Iowa. They raised their family of four in Georgetown, Ill., then lived in the Madison area for many years where she worked as a sales manager. 

Over the years, she also worked at the Pink Elephant in Marquette, as a certified nursing assistant in Christman, Ill., and at Bluff View Intermediate School in Prairie du Chien. She was an amazing mother who loved spending time with her children and family. She also enjoyed boating, camping, and traveling to Maine to visit family.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ron Ingham; their daughters, Paula (Jim) Ingham Bourque, Kalina (Stephen) Ingham, and Angie Ingham; her siblings, Charlie (Norma) Mason, Michael (Jane) Mason, James (Janis) Mason, Dennis (Laurie) Mason, Marilyn Possehel, and Mary Klink; her grandchildren, Bailey and Casey Bourque; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark Edward Ingham; her brothers, Tim and Patrick Mason; and her sister, Maggie Mason. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, June 12, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGregor, Rev. Christopher Podhajsky officiating. A luncheon reception followed at the Backwoods Events Center in McGregor. The Garrity Funeral Home, of Prairie du Chien, assisted the family.