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James Carpenter Obituary

Carpenter, James K. Age 83, of Burbank. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (former city clerk of Burbank); loving father of Theresa (Frank Kuzniar) Carpenter, Patricia (Kevin) Graff, Susan (fiancé Tom Grogan), Kathleen (John) Cerepa and Kevin (Victoria) Carpenter; dear grandfather of nine; fond brother of Rita (Jack) Jay. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus. Retired member of The National Guard and L.O.O.M. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 3, 2019.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aleaner Thurman

February 11, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Lynn

February 8, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Z L

February 6, 2019

Sincere condolence to family members and friends. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time, and may his words at Psalms 121:1-2 console your heart.
A.C

February 4, 2019

As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in May God be your strength in this time of sorrow Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,

February 3, 2019

Dear Theresa, Frank, Patricia, Kevin Susan, Tom, Kathleen, John, Kevin and Victoria we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during tis difficult time. Isaiah 61;1,2

FG Rich

February 3, 2019

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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5

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Feb

5

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Bernard Church

IL

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Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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