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Carol Opitz Obituary

Opitz, Carol S. (nee VanVranken) Beloved wife of Louis Opitz; loving mother of Cheri Metelski; devoted grandmother of Jonathan and Bryan; dearest sister of William (Paulette) and the late Patricia and Jeffrey VanVranken; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL 60459. Interment private. Funeral info (708)636-2320.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2018.

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Jim Kapanowski

December 29, 2018

Cheri and family We just found out about your Mom, sorry for your loss.Jimmy, Stephanie and Marissa

Nancy Bailey-Santoniello

November 14, 2018

Lou, you have our deepest
condolences.

November 8, 2018

Grief can be so hard but the wonderful memories you've shared with Carol and the comfort of God will help you cope Psalms 119:76.
GD

Mary Brodnick

November 7, 2018

Dear Lou and Cheri,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Carol was a beautiful person and we're honored to have known her and call her friend.

May God look over your family during this most difficult time.

Love,
Jim & Mary Brodnick

Mary Brodnick

November 7, 2018

Dear Lou and Cheri,

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carol was a beautiful person and we're honored to have known her and call her friend.

May God look over your family during this most difficult time.

Love,
Jim & Mary Brodnick

November 7, 2018

Please accept my condolences and prayer. May God give you strength to cope with your loss. Psalms 145:18,19

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