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Josephine Karkula Obituary

Karkula, Josephine B. (nee Provenzano) Dearly beloved wife of the late Col. Edwin Karkula; loving mother of the Honorable Judge Paul A. (Elizabeth); cherished grandmother of Alexis C. Karkula; dear sister of Angelo (the late Blanche) Provenzano, Florence (the late Richard) Tantillo, Jean Holder, the late Rose Aiuppa, the late Theresa (the late James) Carpino, the late Frank Provenzano, the late Helen (the late Vernon) Tantillo, the late Casper (Muriel) Provenzano; loving aunt and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. from Carbonara Funeral Home, 1515 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Visit Josephine's memorial at carbonarafuneralhome.net or 708-343-6161.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 5, 2015.

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February 21, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. My mother and Jo were childhood friends. My mother lived on 18th. If ever you'd like to hear a few stories of those days, please feel free to contact me and I'll put you in touch with my mom. email: [email protected]
Our family took Jo out to dinner about 2 years ago, so she and my mom could visit. We went to Danny's.

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Dale Nellis-Arnold
for Estelle DiPirro Nellis

July 6, 2015

So sorry Judge Karkula. She raised you well. Treasure the memories. Miss you- your former clerk- Monica

Bonnie & Tom Sittner

July 6, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to Paul, Elizabeth and Alexis--"Aunt Jo" (as we always knew her) was the sweetest person and was always ready with a smile and a hug! We treasure all the times we have spent with all the Provenzano families. xoxo May she rest in peace.

"AUNT JO" WAS VERY SPECIAL-LOVING AND CARING-A SMILE TO REMEMBER XOXO

BONNIE SITTNER

July 5, 2015

Julia Long

July 4, 2015

She was a lifetime friend I love and will always remember.

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

CARBONARA FUNERAL HOME

1515 No. 25th Ave., Melrose Park, IL

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9:00 a.m.

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1515 No. 25th Ave., Melrose Park, IL

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Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

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