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Carol Paterno Obituary
February 13th, 1937 - February 7th, 2021
It Would be wrong to say that Carol lost her battle, because she never stopped fighting no matter how sick she was, she stayed strong!!
Loving Mother of JoJo (Kurt) Schaerli, Mary (Craig) Novak, Johnnie, Gina (Jeff) Schrantz, Lisa (Marty) Furlong. Devoted daughter of the late Louis and Caroline Gembala. Beloved Grandmother of Kurt (Alexis), Geneva (Kevin), Kyle, Joey, Tommy, Abbey, Jack, Olivia and Rachel (Igor). Great Grandmother of Irie, Marlee and Maddox. Dearest Sister of Frank, Louise, Jean and Jackie. Family and Friends to gather Friday, February 12, 2021 from 9:30AM - 10:30AM at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo, Chicago. Memorial Mass at 10:30AM
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Eileen Keating (Woulfe)
February 15, 2021
I so very sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. I remember her fondly. Her door was always open to all. May she Rest In Peace. Prayers to JoJo, Mary, Johnnie and Gina and alias.
Jim & Carol Brunhold
February 11, 2021
Dear Jojo & family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mother. As I've told other people that have lost love ones, though they may be gone, they will always be with us in our mind & our hearts. May God bless you & your family at this time of sorrow.
Paul Paterno
February 10, 2021
Good-Bye my sister RIP no more pain only JOY. We became friends and family. To my nieces and nephew we send our love and prayers to all of you, there will never be a day go by that you will remember a word or gesture she will always be at your sides as she was through all of your life. We can't be there in person but we will be there in spirit. Sending our prayers and love.
Uncle Paul & Aunt Diane
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