Carolyn C. (Lytle) Rice, 78 of Baraboo, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born August 11, 1944 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Stromberg) Lytle.

Carolyn received her associate degree from Ivy Tech in Valparaiso, IN and was an inspector for American National Can Company for many years, where she served as an effectual union representative on behalf of her co-workers. She was a life-long learner, always looking for something new; she also loved traveling, cooking, art, crocheting, knitting, singing, music, and ballroom dancing competition. She was very kind and generous and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. 

Survivors include sons David (Ellen) Rice and Daniel (Starr) Rice; grandson Simeon Rice; granddaughter Ayla Rice, all of Valparaiso, IN; brothers Richard Lytle of Baraboo, Robert (Cheryl) Lytle of Poynette, and John (Susan) Lytle of Baraboo; sister Ruth (Ken) Bahr of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law Linda Lytle of Pardeeville, and numerous nieces, nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Ruth; brother Geroge Lytle, and uncle and aunt Enos and Carolyn Hunter.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 12 at 11 A.M. at Grasse Funeral Home in Pardeeville. Interment will take place at North Marcellon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home Wednesday.