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Carmel Sheppard Obituary

Sheppard, Carmel J. (nee Bakovich), beloved wife of the late Robert T. Sheppard Sr., loving mother of Kimberly Sheppard and Robert Jr. (Janice) Sheppard, adored grandmother of Melissa Rincon, Jacqueline, Amanda, and Bobby Sheppard, cherished great-grandmother of Anthony Rincon, dear daughter of the late Dujo and Frances (nee Rogina) Bakovich, loving sister of Anna, the late John Green, Daniel, the late Lydia Bakovich, the late Vivian (the late Ed) Sexton, and the late John Bakovich, special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park. Mass time pending. St. Damian Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 708-857-7878 or www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 16, 2009.

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Bonnie Roth

May 16, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I came across the obituary while doing genealogical work. If Robert T. Sheppard, Sr. was the son of Howard M. and Roberta Sheppard, I have family information to share with you if you are interested.

Bonnie Baker Roth
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Maria & Jerry Hernandez

February 25, 2009

Dear Bob and Kim,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Ciancanelli Family

February 16, 2009

our deepest sympathy to the Bakovich Family

Barb Slimp

February 16, 2009

Kim,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mom.
The passing of anyone is hard but even harder when its a family member.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

lori oberwetter

February 16, 2009

Dear Bobby and Kimmy and family, I am so sorry for you loss. It is a sad day for all of us but a happy day for my mom and all of her loved ones in heaven. Your mom was very special to me. I loved her dearly. Love Lori

danny rolewicz

February 16, 2009

my most sincere condolences to the
bakovich family

Justine Dudones

February 16, 2009

Kim and Bob,
My condolence on your mom’s passing. A wonderful woman so loved by all who knew her.
I know that you all will miss her, but know there are plenty of passed loved ones waiting for her and a good time is happening in heaven.
With much respect, Jay (Mike’s sister)

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