Carl Sansone Obituary

Sansone Jr., Carl Anthony of New Lenox, IL, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005, after a couraegous battle with pancreatic cancer. Carl was born September 9, 1933, in Chicago, to Carl and Mary (Kremnitzer) Sansone. He served in the Air Force for 4 years. While stationed in Wyoming he fell in love with Jeanine Meike. They were married November 5, 1955. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. He said that the best decision he ever made was marrying Jeanine. Carl worked for Century Steel for over 40 years, retiring in 1999. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved watching his children's and grandchildren's activities. He was a lifetime White Sox and Chicago Cardinals fan. He did not miss a playoff or World Series game during the White Sox run to the championship in spite of his illness. He was an excellent boxer in the Air Force and an outstanding softball player in the Chicago area. He is survived by his two sons and three daughters; Carl (Kay) Sansone of Davenport, IA, and their daughter, Meagan, Tom (Holly) Sansone and their son, T.J. and daughter Lindsey. Donna (Marshall) Conick and her sons, Joe and Tim and daughter, Justine, Cheryl Wendt and her sons, Andrew and Bryan, Karen (Paul) Schultz and their daughter Molly and his sons, Chris and Dan. He is also survived by his three brothers, Joe, Michael "Mickey" and Tony; and three sisters, Rose "Sis", Annette and Joanne and many nieces and nephews. Broter-in-law of Mary Meike and Arthur (Sherry) Meike. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services on Saturday, at 10 a.m., at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Visitation Friday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the PANCAN or the American Cancer Society. Info: 708-636-1200. Visit at www.mem.com