Caroline Mildred Nolden

Caroline Mildred (Cecka) Nolden, age 97, of Baraboo, WI passed away Friday January 18, 2019 at St. Clare Meadows. Caroline was born in Thorp, WI on August 27, 1921 to parents Edward and Mary (Kotlaba) Cecka. Caroline married Elmer Nolden on July 1, 1941 in Sauk City, WI. Wherever she lived she was known for her beautiful gardens. She enjoyed crossword, word search, and jigsaw puzzles. Caroline encouraged others to puzzle with her. She prepared the first St. Vincent's Thanksgiving meals at St. Josephs Catholic church in Baraboo. Caroline made many special occasion and weddings cakes.She is preceded in death by her husband Elmer; her parents; her two sons, Jerald and Ronald; as well as four brothers and one sister, daughter-in-law Glenna Nolden Rathman, and friends and relatives.Caroline is survived by her children, Shirley (Darrell) Vorndran, Bev (Larry) Skwor, Cindy (Bob) Hackett, Kate (John) Crone, Tim (Kathy) Nolden; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Ruth Nolden; sister Marguerite Kelter.The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Clare Meadows and Dr. Krszjzaniek.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday January 23, 2019 at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Jay Poster Officiating. A visitation will be held Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Redlin Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 PM, as well as an hour before the service at the church Wednesday. Burial will follow the service at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.