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Karen Wolf Obituary

Wolf, Karen L. (nee Gavrick), age 53, of Joliet, suddenly, Friday, January 28, 2011 at home. Survived by her loving husband, Michael; mother, Elizabeth Gavrick; children, Jennifer (Ron), Theresa (Dan), Ami, Sabrina (Alan), and Bridget; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Steven; sisters, Janet and Laura (Jeff); in-laws, Herb and Joan Wolf; brothers-in-law, Mark (Cathy) and Danny (Bridgit); and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by her father, Louis Gavrick. Funeral services Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Ressurection Cemetery, Justice. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. For information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2011.

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Laura McLemore

February 11, 2011

I so miss you! Love always Laura

Maria Gonzalez

January 31, 2011

Sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Karen and your family is in my prayers.

Lisa Weldon

January 31, 2011

My deepest sympathies to Karen's family.

Roberta Hughes-Jones

January 31, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss. May her memory live on through all the great times you all have shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Hughes

January 30, 2011

Sorry about your loss Mike ,Ami , Mia

Kim Mraz-Drake

January 30, 2011

I was six when I met the Gavericks, all the way through Grammer school my family grew very close with everyone, I have such fond memories, too many to mention, but my biggest memory is the laughter and humor, and the closeness. My love and prayers to you all.

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