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Carol Cleator Obituary

Cleator, Carol Mary (nee Hetzel) Age 81, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on January 31, 2017. Beloved wife of 61 years to Bruce "Spike" Cleator; loving mother of Scott Cleator of Chicago, Linda (Sam) Kaholokula of Chicago Heights, Donna (Pete) Aleck of Frankfort, Robert Cleator of Elmhurst; cherished grandmother of Kiyoshi Kaholokula, Nicholas (Adam), Paul (Christie), Bryan and Jake Aleck and Jessica, Robert and Josh Cleator; proud great-grandmother of Mia and Emma Aleck; dear sister of Marianne (late Michael) Wray and William Hetzel; fond sister-in-law of the late Thomas (Sarah) Cleator; adored aunt of many nieces and nephews. Carol was a graduate of Bloom Township High School and was a parishioner at St. Agnes Church for many years. She was the Director of Admissions at Prairie State College and enjoyed gardening in her spare time. Visitation Sunday, February 5th from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a service at 3:00 p.m. at Heartland Memorial Center, 1340 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights. For info or to sign the guestbook, please visit heartlandmemorial.com or call (708) 755-2266.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 4, 2017.

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February 10, 2017

What a pleasure it was to know Carol for the short time I did. ALWAYS made me feel welcome and appreciated. Very sad to here of this news. My deepest condolences to the Spike, Bob and the whole Cleator family. Warm regards, Tom Bongiorno

David and Althea

February 4, 2017

Dear Bruce we are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

February 4, 2017

I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7.

Maria Augusta

February 4, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).

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