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Carol Rettke Obituary

Rettke, Carol A. (nee Carrier) Age 75. Lifelong resident of Orland Park. At rest December 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Gary; loving mother of Guy (girlfriend Tracie McKim); proud grandma of Eric (fiancee Katie) and Kevin (girlfriend Jackie); dearest sister of Jane (Gerald) Hokkanen, Mary (Gary) Leslie and the late Barbara Wagner and Jack Carrier; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home. Info: 708-636-1200.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2018.
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To the Rettke family, we offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through (2 Corinthians 4:7).--ERJ

January 8, 2018

Gary and Guy please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

David G Rich

January 8, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

January 7, 2018

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