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Carl Osterman Obituary

Osterman Sr., Carl J. age 95, of Orland Park, formerly of Burbank, he left behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 72 years, Kathryn (nee Graffis), cherished father of Carol (Donald) Paul of Downers Grove, Carl Jr. (Faye) Osterman of Orland Park, Lola (Eugene) Mroz of Hobart, IN, Judith Osterman of Las Vegas, NV, Gail (Kenneth) Spotts of Bremen, IN and Robert Osterman, beloved grandfather of 14, great-grandfather of 25 and great-great-grandfather of one, preceded in death by granddaughter Rachael Spotts, great-grandsons, Brandon and Michael Paul, dearest brother of Viola (Carl) Strupeck, Raymond (Ginny), the late Joseph and John Osterman, dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, 9:45 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 West 159th Street, Orland Park, to St. Michael Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Catholic Bishop's Relief Fund or Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Funeral info: 708-429-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 19, 2009.

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Phil Lach

April 25, 2009

Carl was a wonderful neighbor when I was growing up next door to him on Mayfield. I have fond memories of the family he built and the kindness he showed to all of us and the entire neighborhood. The last time I spoke with him was when I was about 12 years old and he was relating stories about your Dachshund, Hans. He will be missed!

April 19, 2009

Aunt Kathryn, Bob and all relatives,

We are sorry to hear the word of uncle Carl's passing. He was one of great ones, a man that was admired by myself for sure. Always my go-to guy at family reunion's. I'm sure he will be missed by all of our large family.

Ken and Phyllis

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