Carol S. Donlon age 79, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with her family by her side.
Carol was born on December 3, 1946 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The first born of the late George and Dolores (Schmidt) Donlon.
Carol graduated from Sheboygan South High School, class of 1965. She continued her studies at UW Sheboygan, UW Milwaukee and Golden Gate University, graduating with a BS in Business Administration. She started her career in retail in 1969 at Boston Store in Milwaukee, advancing to Senior Buyer. Holding that title, she relocated to Atlanta and worked for The May Company, then moved to California in 1982, and was employed at Bullock’s Department Store. She then switched careers to banking, retiring in 2005 as Vice President of Government Banking at Union Bank of California. Her retirement years were spent living in the Sheboygan area.
Carol thoroughly enjoyed traveling, cooking, skiing, music, reading, attending cultural events and enjoying time with her family. Carol’s favorite vacation spot was Yosemite National Park. Carol was a great entertainer from corporate parties to special family celebrations. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Parish.
Carol is survived by four brothers, Mark (Jane) Donlon and David (Kathy) Donlon both of Sheboygan, Mike (Wendy) Donlon of Newton, WI, Christopher (Connie) Donlon of Elkhart Lake, WI; sister-in-law, Cindy Hart of Muskego, WI; three nieces, five nephews, six grand-nieces and five grand-nephews and many cousins.
Carol was preceded in death by her siblings, Gary, Kathleen and Jonathan Hart (Bill Donlon) and a nephew Brandon.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Parish, 1305 Humboldt Ave in Sheboygan with Father Glenn Powers officiating. Family will greet visitors at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of mass. Carol will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who would like to attend Carol’s service virtually, can do so on her obituary page on the funeral home website.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carol’s name can be sent to either Sheboygan County Humane Society or Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff of LakeHouse, Sheboygan and Sharon Richardson.
Zimmer Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center is caring for Carol and her family. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
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