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Carolyn Van Kempen Obituary

Van Kempen, Carolyn M. (nee Williams) Age 73, of Chicago passed away on February 7, 2014. Beloved wife of Jack for 53 wonderful years; loving mother of John (Kim) Van Kempen, and Laura (David) Mueller; fond grandmother of Michael, Austin, and Alyssa Van Kempen and Matthew and Ellen Mueller. Funeral Monday, February 10, 2014 9:30 a.m. at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 (between Mannheim and Wolf Road) Services 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For additional info (708) 449-5300. Please visit Carolyn's personal tribute website at www.russohillsidechapels.com and sign the guestbook. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carolyn's name to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 8, 2014.

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Donna Guarni

February 9, 2014

Laura and Family
Please accept my condolences. I know you were very close to your mother, please take comfort in the wonderful memories you shared.

John Hoffmann

February 8, 2014

Laura and Dave,
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.

John

Jerry Kern

February 8, 2014

Dear Jack & family, we are very saddened to hear about Carolyn.We would attend but unfortunately we are in Florida, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Love, Jerry & Sandi Kern

Nancy Harkin

February 8, 2014

Dear Jack and family,
So sorry to hear of Carol's passing.
My prayers are with you all.
Nancy Harkin

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Russo's Hillside Chapels

4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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Funeral

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Russo's Hillside Chapels

4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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Russo's Hillside Chapels

4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162

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