Carolyn Plochmann, a visionary artist whose creative spirit illuminated our world, passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 97. Her departure leaves an indelible void in the hearts of those who loved her, but her legacy will live on through those she inspired during her life.

Born in May 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Mr. and Miss Edward Paul Gasson, Carolyn demonstrated an innate talent for art from a young age. She won early competitions and her dedication and unwavering passion enabled her to graduate from high school one year early. She then began studying at the University of Toledo, where she attended, and later taught art classes at the Toledo Museum of Art, one of the five largest in the country at the time. It was assumed that...