Elsie Carreon Obituary

Lost touch with the Carreons many years ago . Recently came across Elsies Obit . So sorry to learn of her passing. The Carreon Family were family friends of our family from back in the 60's living in Chicago. I remember her as being so nice to our family. Always friendly. Seeing her Obit brought back memories of the old days.
My condolences to Nancy, Michael and John.

Mike,
You have truly shown your love and devotion to Elsie by all the loving care you have provided for so many years.
We also will cherish the memories-Elsie and I loved our weekly tennis-we could get red of teaching frustrations -dinners our children-gossip.We also shell remember the holiday dancing and dinners at the Ivanhoe and our daughters weddings receptions.
Please know that our hearts are with you.....please know how much we care.
Jo and. Ed
1.take time to grieve
2.cherish the memories
3.go on living life

Mike and family,
I was so very,very sad to learn of Elsie's passing.She was a special,special lady.When I first arrived at Henking School 20-odd years ago with little teaching experience,Tom Powers paired me with Elsie.He knewShe was the right mentor for me.She was so much more than that. Yes, she thought me the "ropes"but she thought me the intoegibles too.She was so carring and kind with the students.Her generosity of spirt filled the classroom and my heart.She became a dear friend and confidant.Altrough I haven't been back to il in a long time,distance in miles didn't overshadow my fondness for Elsie.She was an important part of molding me as a young teacher.She was a dear friend who will always remain in my heart.May the memories you and your family have,comfort you in this difficult time
With heartfelt sympathy,
Michele Zaiderman

May memories of happy times spent with Elsie comfort you and bring a smile to your face .What a loving,devoted husband.you dedicated so much time ,energy,and love so that she could stay at home with you.I know that made her so happy!I can just picture her up in the heaven-talking,laughing,voluntearing,helping,being busy.....Don't you think of that,too?(Elsie was an inspiration to so many of us!)May God bless you ,Elsie,and all your family!
Fondly
Jerlynn Steele and family

We want to convey our deep sympathy in the loss of your dear wife Mrs.Carreon.We are glad we knew her.She was a vibrant,kind,warm,engaging person of much goodness.We know she was a wonderful wife and mother and grandmother,as well as. Outstanding teacher.We are sure she touched and inspired many.
Love
James and Sharon Riley and family

We were so sorry to hear of Elsie's passing.I know you will miss her terribly.It was such a pleasure to have known Elsie and lots of fun to have played golf with her.
Please accept our deepest symphaty at your loss.
Bill and Susan

I was so sorry to learn of Elsie's passing.I know she was a beloved wife ,mother,grandmother and wonderful teacher.Mike,I know you took such good care of her and it was a tribute to your love for each other and your family.Jim and Elsie are now up in heaven and in Gods good hands.I will think of you all in my prayers.
Jacquelyn H.

My thoughts and preryers have been with you and Elsie during your ordeal.Now my thoughts and prayers are with you durning this difficult time.Cherish your memories with Elsie in the good times!!
Fondly
Barbara W.

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your warm and beautiful wife.She will be truly missed.May the memories keep you going.
Love Karen,Alex and Lexi Ratkovic

You are in my thoughts.we all did "fun" time.Diners,golf,dancing we did it all and we did it together.
Love yo,Arline

Elsie will really be missed! She was a sweetheart!
Love Karen

Elsie was a great woman - kind - loving - vibrant- worrldly.... There are so many words to describe her.She opened you home to us and welcomed us unconditionally .She will always be in our hearts.We hope that you can smile often when thinking about your fabulous wife!! We loved her and we think of her often.Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.

Love Lea and Mike
(excerpts from a card)

Our daughter, Jennifer, never had a better teacher than Elsie! We're sorry for your loss.

Aunt Elsie, my Godmother was such an inspiration to so many. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to all. We are lucky to have beautiful memories of such a giving caring woman.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. May the love from your friends and family help you through. God Bless.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My inspiration for teaching. So grateful to have such a brilliant and insightful Aunt. We love the pictures of her and Uncle Mike dancing at our wedding. - Bernie and Bao Carreon

Elsie, you will always be in my heart because you were such a big influence to me as I was growing up.

My love of teaching began with only one teacher, Mrs. Carreon. I had her in third grade..one of the most inspirational years of my life. I began to have a love of science because of a crayfish unit she did with our class. My love of reading increased when she had us put paper gumballs in a gumball machine on a bulletin board to represent all the books we had read. I strived to always have the most gumballs! Later on, when I was in high school, I asked her if I could observe and help out in her classroom to fulfill a part of my teaching practicum. I fell in love with third grade all over again! She is the reason I have taught third grade for the past twenty years. I think of her often and always will. You will truly be missed!

Dear Nancy, John, Anne, Jack, Chloe and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your mom and grandma. I was one of the lucky ones to have her as my fourth grade teacher at Henking. She was by far one of the greats. She was a brilliant teacher, loving, funny and beautiful. Everything that made your mom special will live on through your memories. Praying for your healing.

Elsie, you are loved and will be missed!

To Uncle Mike, Nancy, John, Michael, your families and the Carreon clan: we are thinking of you and sending good thoughts, prayers and love your way.
-Annemarie, Steve & Bella

One of my favorite teachers that taught me in Henking School has passed. Mrs. Carreon was an amazing teacher. When I found out today I got really mad that I never got to say thank you to her. I will be attending the services out of respect to the lady that help me overcome and accept a major life change for me. Mrs. Carreon would tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself and prove everyone wrong. I was diagnosed as being Dyslexic in the 4th grade and the way everyone acted I felt as if I had three arms. I had to leave class every day and go to another room to get my help… Which I am not going to lie totally sucked! However Mrs. Carreon took a boy that was very confused by something he didn't understand and rebuilt my confidence. Every day for two weeks or maybe it was three… Before I could go to recess with everyone else she would read me a story about some person with dyslexia and overcame it to be great. Some of the stories I remember was Walt Disney, John F. Kennedy, George Washington & Henry Ford. It got to a point that I felt sorry for the people that were not part of the new club I was in. She was an amazing teacher and I will miss her.
Sean Willard- Mrs. Carreon's 4th grade class '81-'82

Dear Anne, John, Chloe, Jack & family~I am sorry to hear of the passing of Johns Mom. I hope that wonderful memories will comfort you at this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.

I had the pleasure of teaching with Elsie at Henking for many years. She was a wonderful teacher, loved by her students and colleagues alike. She shared her love of teaching with everyone. I know she will be missed by all her friends and family. She touched a lot of people.

WITH our deepest Symphaty to MIke and the entire Carreon Famely.We loved you Elsie rest in Peace
Edwin and Maria Picur ( NFC)

If roses grow in heaven

If roses grow in heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

Love you Always,
Nancy, Michael and John