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Carole Goeppner Obituary

Goeppner, Carole Caruso left this world in which she lived it with grace and beauty. Wife of Don retired CFD, devoted mother of five boys and one girl, Don Jr. (Janice), daughter and best friend Margaret, Michael, Tom, Dan (Christine) and Jay (Britta). Lived her life for her grandchildren of 10. Joey O'Neill, Michelle (Bob) Vasak, Tim O'Neill, Kevin, Anthony, Danny, Amanda, Joshua, Jacob, Jonathan, dear devoted great grandma of Cade. Her visions to enjoy her grandchildren were endless, family holidays, the cottage, Vistana in Disney World, weekends at hotels, Ice Capades. Also she was president of Seven Holy Founders Women's Club in Calumet Park, Chairman of S.H.F. Footlites, a fund raiser for the church, chairman of Calumet Park Labor Day Parades. Because of her love for children, in lieu of flowers, donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation greatly appreciated. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday, 9:15 a.m. from the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island, to Seven Holy Founders Church 12400 S. Ada St., Calumet Park, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. 708-388-1300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2005.

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Mary Hanley

April 28, 2005

To Jay and all the Goeppner family,



It was a great honor to know Mrs. Goeppner. I loved her from the moment I met her. She was truly a special woman and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. I am so sorry she had to leave you all so soon.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this very sad and difficult time.



God Bless you,



Mary Hanley & family

Beth Phillips (Knezz)

April 26, 2005

To the Goeppner family,

My deepest sympathies go out to you at this difficult time. Your mom was a great woman - they don't make them like her anymore. You are in my prayers. God bless.

EDDIE MARACICH

April 26, 2005

OUR LORD CAME DOWN AND TOOK ONE ON HIS TALLEST TREES FROM EARTH LAST WEEK. YOUR MOTHER WAS LIKE A SECOND MOM TO ME. AS A YOUNG BOY I SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH THE GOEPPNER FAMILY. MRS GOEPPNER ALWAYS TREATED ME LIKE I WAS HER OWN CHILD. I ALWAYS FELT WELCOME, AND SHE ALWAYS MADE SURE I NEVER WENT HOME HUNGRY. I WAS SO SADDENED WHEN I HEARD THE NEWS OF MRS. GOEPPNER'S PASSING. YOU GUYES WERE BLESSED WITH THE NUMBER ONE MOM IN THE WORLD. I MISS HER KIND FACE, AND HER LOVING KINDNESS. SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR EVERYONE. THOUGH SHE TOUCHED ALL OF HER FAMILY, I WANTED YOU'ALL TO KNOW SHE MEANT A LOT TO A WHOLE LOT OF KIDS LIKE ME..LOVE YOU MRS GOEPPNER...AND MISS YOU.... PUT ON A GREAT FOOTLITES SHOW FOR ALL THE ANGLES IN HEAVEN....I KNOW THATS WHERE YOU ARE TODAY.....GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILY....MR GOEPPNER,DON,MARGARET,MIKE,TOM,DANN

Y,JAY, AND EXTENDED FAMILY.

David Knezz

April 25, 2005

My deepest symapthies for your loss. Your mom was a great force in our community. She made so many wonderful things happen. And she did it all with grace, elegance and her wonderful humor. We will all miss her.

God bless her spirit and may it live on in all whom she touched.

Jennifer Romanowski

April 25, 2005

To the Goeppner family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful woman. I will always cherish the memories of her in Founders Footlites! She was awesome! Now she gets to be in heaven with so many other angels. I send my prayers to you guys and hope you can be comforted by all her joyous memories. All my love, Jen Romanowski and family

The Lopez Family

April 24, 2005

To Jay & the Goeppner Family,

Our sympathy to your family on your loss. Your mother was an inspiration to our community. She will truly be missed.

Jen McMahon

April 23, 2005

Kevin,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my prayers. May God bless you and give you strength in this hard time.

Amy Leddy

April 23, 2005

Jay, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time. Amy Leddy.

henry wojcik

April 23, 2005

Don and Family;

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of

Carol Goeppner.

Henry, Lottie, Denise

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