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Clarence Goodwin Obituary

Goodwin, Clarence "Chuck" "Kubush" Dearly beloved companion of Bonnie Dalke; loving father of Patrick (Nancy), Ken, Adam, and the late Sally (Topi) Viitala; dear brother of Carol Gora, the late Joe Krupa, and the late Donna Papciak; loving grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Funeral Service Wednesday 8:30 a.m. from Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park to St. Cyprian Church for 9:30 Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Please visit online to Clarence's tribute at carbonarafuneralhome.net, 708-343-6161.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 8, 2017.

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Shirley Santulli

October 11, 2020

Missing the phone calls with the long, corny jokes from my dear Uncle!
Shirley

October 10, 2017

Remembering your great love story today and always.

October 8, 2017

Dear cousin Kubush, you will be missed. Much love, rest in peace. To the family and Bonnie our deepest sympathy for a great loss.
Pat & Joe Drewniak

Shirley Santulli

October 8, 2017

Uncle Kub was my special Uncle, he always had a kind word and a corny joke for me whenever we spoke! Such a dear man who will be missed so much. Loving Neice, Shirley

Gene & Rose Holubecki

October 8, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chuck on stage at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace

Fred Stadtler

October 8, 2017

Chuck always reminded me of "Clarence, Angel Second Class" from the movie "It's A Wonderful Life". He always looked out for others. He shared his gift and love for singing with many. His joy in bringing cheer and love to others was an inspiration. He was Santa to me and at times my Guardian Angel.....

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Carbonara Funeral Home

1515 N 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Oct

11

Funeral service

8:00 a.m.

Carbonara Funeral Home

1515 N 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Oct

11

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Cyprian Church

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Queen of Heaven Cemetery

IL

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1515 N 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

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