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Allan Carr Obituary

Carr, Allan C.

Allan C. Carr, beloved husband of Barbara & the late Gloria; loving father of Gary (Kathy), Terrance M. (the late Cindy) & Sherry; stepfather of Tammy (Mike) Olszewki, & James (Lisa) Bringle; dear grandfather of Jacob, Allan B., Russel, Terry, Jeremy & Rebecca; step grandfather of Morgan, Michael, Madison, Jessica & Andrew; preceded in death by four siblings. Retired Cook County 16th district Commissioner, Cicero Township Republican Committeeman, Republican State Central Committeeman, two-time Presidential Delegate for the State of Illinois, and founder of The Steak N Egger restaurant chain. Visitation, Friday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm with services at 7:00 pm, at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Private Committal Woodlawn Cemetery & Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to UCP-Seguin. Funeral Info: 800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2021.
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I remember Commissioner Carr fondly from my days with Cook County, as well as being a fan of Steak N Egger! Our condolences to his family.

Jayman Avery III

Work

September 28, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Barb and the Carr family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jack & Beth Zandstra

Friend

November 27, 2021

Dear Barbara,
Had been thinking of you and Al recently.
So sorry to get this news.
Wish it hasn´t been so long since I have seen you.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Take care.

Linda Roe

Friend

November 21, 2021

The Carr family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard S. Kosenesky

November 21, 2021

Thanks for all that you did for me and my family. A great businessman. Memories

John Iacono

November 20, 2021

Al was truly a pioneer and will always be remembered in the fondest of hearts to everyone he met and touched!
God Bless.

Spencer Morgantini

November 19, 2021

Mr. Carr, really enjoyed working with you at Cook County. It was my first job and your helpful suggestions were appreciated.
Rest in peace, Mr Carr.

Irene Haugen

Friend

November 19, 2021

You will be missed, Mr. Carr.

Nikki & George Nied

Friend

November 17, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Richard & Clara Weingart

Friend

November 17, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Thomas McCann

Friend

November 17, 2021

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside Westchester, IL 60162

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7:00 p.m.

Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-Westchester

4001 West Roosevelt Road, Hillside Westchester, IL 60162

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