Carol Skokowski Obituary

I still miss Carol. I miss our going out to eat and just talking alot. She was a very good woman. We worked at Cotter & Company together.

I worked with Carol and we were friends outside of work I really miss her She was a good friend

Hi Mother,



I just wanted to say that I miss you so much! I wish you could see the newest edition to our family, Cody Christian Logan. I know he see's you because you are his guardian angel! Love you lots and send a sign soon!

Your Beautiful Blonde,

Kim

Just wanted to let you know I still think about you all the time. I just bought a house and would have loved it if you would have been able to spend time here. Also, I wish you were here to see my grandson grow up. He's getting so big! He's the love of my life!

Of course, I am sure you are up there looking down and watching everything!

I miss you alot!

Kathy

Morning Carol, Me and Rob ARE MISSING YOU LOTS! Love you , Laurie and Robert

Lala, I am reallllly missing you.

Hi Carol, We just got back from vacation, went to visit my mom in wisconsin. We had a nice time . I passed thru chicago , I wanted to stop and see you and Robert , but traffic was so hectic, i guess i am not used to chicago traffic, its a madhouse.Robert graduates real soon.

Wish you were here to see him . We both miss you alot . Love Laurie and Robert xoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL! Everytime i think about your birthday , I always think about your big 50 birthday! The big party we had for you at the discovery center. There were so many people and you had a blast! That is the birthday i will always remember. Love you Laurie xxoo

Carol,

Just wanted to let you know I didn't forget your birthday today.

I really miss our talks and going out to dinner. Happy Birthday!!

I will never forget you!

Kathy

To My Lala, It's your Birthday Eve, and it's Holy Thursday. Tomorrow is Good Friday and it's your birthday. I wanted to let you know I'm ALWAYS thinking of you. Missing you!!Terribly!!! I love you with all my heart.....kissing you!

Thank You Laurie for maintaining this Guest Book, You were always so kind to my mom, We know she appreciates it. We appreciate everything you have done for our Family. We love You!



Donna

Ok Mother, this is me, LaLa, I just want you to know that I miss you and wish I can talk to you, I know I can talk to you, but, I want to call you and take you shopping like we use to, nothing feels the same without you, now I know how much I will treasure holding your hand and telling you how much I love you, I will be looking for you in other people and listening to their voices and liking them for reminding me of my mother that I use to have in my life. I hope you read this and if you do, come to me tonight in my dream and tell me. Whatever I do and wherever I go, I will always remember you. Kissing you and loving you...Always.

carol you are greatly missed by everyone although your in a better place and no where to be seen you will stay in my heart forever you where a great grandmother to Robert and a great friend to me just do me a favor carol watch out for my cousin keep all harm away if possible because with you and big robert there looking over him i have nothing to worry about love always and forever Heather Lynn Vince

To my Valentine, my inspiration, & my strength:



Time goes by, God knows I try to carry on with life

and not hide my feelings inside, even though they hurt

But I stay strong, you taught me how to move on in this world

If you can hear me, show me a sign, please send a butterfly or two

Life has changed, times are so lonely, but, your love inside remains the same. Whatever is good in me is because you showed me how to take love by the hand, so now I can share your beautiful spirit with those around me so they can understand. I think about forever; but I know you’re so much better, missing you...



To those of you who knew my grandma I'm sure you know what a magnificent person she was to all of us. Words are so inadequate when describing the impact she had on my life. I realize now, that through my thoughts she knows how much of an inspiration she was/is to me, her mere presence alone will be missed and her gracious smile will leave an everlasting imprint in my mind. I thank you so very much for all of your kindness and love towards my family, it really means a lot.







The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, not touched. but are felt in the heart.



-Helen Keller

I thought this was fitting:



For those who are lucky to still be blessed with your Mom this is beautiful. For those who aren't, this is even more beautiful.



The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked.



And the guide said "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."



But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years.



So she played with her children, she fed them and bathed them, and taught them how to tie their shoes and ride a bike and reminded them to

feed the dog, and do their homework and brush their teeth.



The sun shone on them, and the young

Mother cried "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."



Then the nights came, and the storms, and the path was sometimes dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her arms, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can

come."



And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children

climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, A little patience and we are there."



So the children climbed, and as they climbed they learned to weather the storms. And with this, she gave them strength to face the world. Year after year, she showed them compassion, understanding, hope, but most of ....unconditional love.



And when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you."



The days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she became little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage. And the mother, when she lay down at night, looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned so much

and are now passing these traits on to their children."



And when the way became rough for her, they lifted her, and gave her

their strength, just as she had given them hers.



One day they came to a hill, and beyond the hill, they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide.



And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk with dignity and pride, with their heads held high, and so can their children after them."



And the children said, " You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said: "We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like

ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence."



Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is Christmas morning.



Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. A mother shows every emotion..........happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow..and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life. She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take.



She's your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space........not even death!

To the Skokowski family: Carol was a beautiful lady with a lovely smile on her face, I got the pleasure of meeting and working with her at cotter & co.her soft voice and her laughter will always be remembered.My condolences and prayers go out to her children and family.Trust God ,he will see you through. bless you all. Mickie

To all of Carol's family - I am so sorry and i know she will be greatly missed. You were all so blessed to have her in your lives - and I was lucky to have the opportunity to know her and to become great friends with her daughter. She has made my life so much better because of her daughter Kim, and for that I am eternally grateful. God Bless!

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My family prayers go out to your family.

I will never forget you Carol. You have always been good to me and my family. You were thier for me in my darkest time. You will never be forgotten. Love you always.

You will be missed so very much. I will never forgot our girls' night out and all the other times I've enjoyed your jovial presence. I will continue to pray for the hurting hearts of your family. Heaven has a new ray of sunshine. We will see you again.

I would like to thank everyone for their kind word and prayers. It has been a rough time for all of us, but knowing that we have wonderful friends and family such as yourselves helps makes this time much easier. You were all special to my mom in one way or another. Thank you all and I know one day we will all see her again!!!!



I Love you Mom and I will miss you so much! Thank you for my birthday note. It is very special to me.

To all of Carol's family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, I wish I would have known, your mother was a very kind and loving person. My thoughts and heartfelt condolences to all of you.

i will miss you. still to this day i rember when you played my song over and over.(there was a little old lady who swolled a fly) i know i had to drive you crazy.you never said anything about it you just played it for me.

May god welcome you to his home with open arms. You were always kind and always had a smile to share.

Kim & Ken, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May you find comfort in each other and in the lifetime of memories you have all shared.

Carol was one of my best and dearest friends and I will miss her very much. I will miss her laugh, her smile and her big heart. I will miss sharing my stories with her.

My prayers are with her family and her other friends.

All i can think about today is all the happy memories we all had . I will truly miss you . Kiss Big Robert for me xoxo..

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With sincere sympathy.



Jan and Family

Donna, Kim and family: Rich and I are thinking of you and your family. We're so happy that we had the chance to meet Carol when we were in Chicago. We love you....Mom

Carol will be deeply missed by friends and family. She was a great woman , and i will remember the good memories forever. Love you carol, kiss Big Robert for us .

Carol was a special lady.

She will be missed and is loved by all who knew her.

Condolences to her children and entire family.

from,

Ludwik, Maria & Edward Orlowski

Words can not take your pain away, but hopefully you will find comfort in happy memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.