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Carol Payton Obituary

Payton, Carol Jean (nee Grupka), age 64, of Manhattan, IL, formerly of South Holland, IL, beloved wife of Bernie, loving mother of Sheri (Bob) Greathouse and Robin Payton, devoted grandmother of Jessica, Rob and Lacey, formerly employed by Amtrack and was also a beautician. Visitation Tuesday, June 24th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services Wednesday, June 25th at 8:15 a.m. from the Rosemoor Funeral Home, 17943 S. Torrence Ave., Lansing, IL, to St. Ann Church, Lansing, IL. Mass 9:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. 708-474-2404

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 22, 2003.

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Sheri Greathouse

June 25, 2003

Dear Mom.

I love you and will miss you. I lost my best friend when I lost you, but your in my heart always and I know you are looking down upon me and helping me to be strong for Daddy and the family.

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