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Rosemarie Carroll Obituary

Carroll, Dr. Rosemarie age 53, late of Palos Heights and Maple Island, Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, Michigan, Superintendent of Palos School District 118, an educator, leader, innovator and activist in the area of curriculum development died Friday evening in her home after a two year illness with her loving husband and family at her side. Beloved wife of Dr. John E. Bova, devoted mother of Kelly Marie Pilachowski and Bridgette Carroll Bova, dear step mother of Craig (Jennifer) Bova and Caryn Bova, loving sister of Margaret (Edward) Gricus, Daniel E. (Judith) Carroll, Sue Ellen (Thomas L. III) Hickey and Patricia (David) Aversa, devoted daughter of the late Emmett and Jennie (nee Provenzano) Carroll, kind aunt, niece and cousin of many. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rt. 45), Orland Park. Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 210 E. Logan St., Lemont, concelebrated by Rev. Eamon R. Carroll, O'Carm and Rev. Bernard Pietrzak. Interment will take place on Thursday, June 16th, 12:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery, 51841 Leach Rd., Sister Lakes, Dowagiac, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to: The Rosemarie Carroll Memorial Fund, c/o Palos 118 Educational Foundation, 8800 W. 119th St., Palos Park, IL 60464 or to The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 321 High School Road NE, #149, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. 708-460-2300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 12, 2005.

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Mary Davidson

June 25, 2005

Rosemarie was my principal at Indiana School. Her brilliant approach to children and learning and her rapport with her staff were superb. She touched my life and I have been blessed always by her with her sparkling smile.

Our deep sympathy to her lovely family. Her gifts will never, ever be forgotten. Glenn and Mary Davidson

Mickey & Don Borchert

June 19, 2005

Dearest Carroll and Bova families,

When my sister married into the Provenzano family we became apart of that family. I've been to many family gatherings; and since my sister Theresa and brother-in-law Aug lived so close, I saw all of the Carroll family even more. My memories are all fond loving ones! Rosemarie like her sisters, brother and parents, always had smiles on their faces, both on their lips and in their eyes. I know she will be missed, but she will always be in your hearts and our memories.

With deepest sympathy and prayers.

Don & Mickey Borchert

Alice Gore

June 15, 2005

Dr. B & Bridgette, I am so so sorry to have heard the news about Rosemarie. I have had the pleasure to know her and truely enjoyed each and every visit and the time I spent with her in my salon. She is a very special lady. Through my eyes, just a few words to describe her...Witty, pretty, classy, concerned, energetic, unselfish, easy to be with & talk with. I had the pleasure to know this wonderful lady. Thank You! Dr. B, take care of yourself & Bridgette. Thinking of you both.

Lisa Karlstedt

June 15, 2005

To the Carroll & Bova Families,

We are all so sorry to hear of the passing of Rosemarie. She was such a wonderful lady and always had a smile on her face. May God Bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.



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Minnie, Sharon & Jim McCorry

June 14, 2005

Mom and I are absolutely heart broken to hear this sad, sad news. After tears, we began reminicing of sooooo many happy, wonderful times when living in Thornton,....and our families shared many. Distant cousins we might have been, but in generation measures only. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The love you always so openly shared as a family will give you the strength you will need at this time. Please know our hearts are broken too.

May God bless all of you.



With heartfelt sympathy and love,

Rose and Glenn DeVries

June 14, 2005

To the family of Rosemarie Carroll,

We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Rosemarie will be remembered by the children and parents of District 118 as an administrator who was all about the children. I met her when I worked with the District 118 PFA. She always had a smile on her face and a few minutes to say hello to a fellow Rose as she called me. I didn't know her when she was a classroom teacher, but I am sure she was a life changing teacher for many children who will remember her forever as will I and my family.

Rose, Glenn, Glenn, Michael and David DeVries

David Cohen

June 14, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Rosemarie's entire family and friends. I know that her memory and legacy will live on to enrich the lives of all that she touched.

Dave Clough

June 14, 2005

Rosemarie was a special friend and colleague. Prior to my coming to Illinois as a school administrator, Rosemarie and I knew each other through our mutual involvement in the Mid American Association of School Superintendents. Recently, we have worked together on the Executive Committee of the Superintendent's Roundtable of Northern Illinois. Rosemarie was currently serving as our President and was beloved by our more than 300 members. Words that come to mind as I remember Rosemarie are: smart, determined, leader, dignified, compassionate and friend. I did not have the opportunity to know those in her immediate family, yet, I know how important each of you were to her as she spoke of you so very often. She will be dearly missed by me and her many, many colleagues in education. Please know that you in her family are in my sincerest thoughts - and prayers. Take care. Dave Clough, Superintendent of Schools, Libertyville High School District.

Sandra and Pete Dremonas

June 14, 2005

Dear family and loved ones,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of our dearest Rosemary Carroll. She will always be remembered as a person that strived to do great things for our children. We will truly miss her heartwarming smile.We were blessed to have her part of our lives. May God rest her soul.

The Gibsons kids

June 14, 2005

Thank you Dr. Carroll for loving the kids at our schools, and always working for the best for them! Bridgette, we are so sorry especially for you. The Gibson family, Kyle"00, Chris"02, Connor, Kate, and Bridget Gibson.

Palos District 118 Family

June 14, 2005

Sincere condolences to Dr Carroll's family. We will miss her smiling face at 118 Events. May she rest in peace.

Bill & Melissa Garrigan

June 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Rosemarie Carroll. As parents of children in District 118 throughout Dr. Carroll's years there, we will miss her warm and beautiful smile. She was truly dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all children in the district.

Pat and Dave Thompson

June 13, 2005

We are sorry for your loss. Rosemarie was a great woman. You won't remember us, but when Rose was a young girl in high school and later in college she sang with Dave's band. We even have a picture of her in her wedding gown singing at her own wedding. We have many happy memories of our times together. Our prayers are with you all.

Sister Mary Ann Carroll

June 13, 2005

My sympathy to you and your family. What a sadness to lose such a vibrant and energetic person. May she rest in peace.



With love and prayers,

Sister Mary Ann Carroll, OP

Betty Piucci

June 13, 2005

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Rosemarie Carroll: It is with great sadness that we learned of Rosemarie's illness and death. I worked for her at Strassburg School in District 168. She was the only truly knowledgeable administrator ever to have graced those halls. She had it all...Love of children, effective skills, respect for teachers. We'd have cloned her if we could. In missing her, we could at least feel she was SOMEwhere helping education to advance and thrive. Her life in this world has been too short.

We will remember her, and you, in

our prayers.

Betty and Virginio Piucci

Cathi Stark

June 13, 2005

On behalf of the Palos District 118 Music Parents Association we'd like to extend our deepest sympathy to Dr. Carroll's family. We have truly appreciated the leadership and guidance Dr. Carroll has shown for the children of our district.

Augie & Gina Provenzano

June 12, 2005

We will dearly miss our cousin Rosemarie. Growing up only a block away, we shared a lot of wonderful times together. Rosemarie touched many of us with her lovely voice as she often sang at family gatherings, especially our traditional Christmas Eve sing-along.



Our hearts and prayers go out to Rosemarie's entire family during this time of sorrow, as we all mourn her passing. We pray that Rosemarie will find comfort, peace and eternal life in God's Heavenly Kingdom.



Rosemarie, we love you and will miss you. Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.

Mary Boam

June 12, 2005

Dear Carroll and Bova families,

Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I read the news. Rosemarie was a wonderful principal to work for in Sauk Village. Her love of education and positive attitude was contagious. She will be greatly missed.

Mr& Mrs Leonard Sr & Sons

June 12, 2005

Our Deepest Condolences for the

Carroll Family and District #118,

The Leonard Failmy of palos park.

Jack and Pat Polise

June 12, 2005

Dear Peggy and Ed,

Our hearts are very saddened to hear the news of the loss of your sister. May God give you and your family the strength you need during this difficult time. Our prayers and love are with you.

CARMEN & BARBARA PROVENZANO SR

June 12, 2005

DEAR ROSEMARIE

WE ENJOYED HAVING YOU WITH US WHEN YOU WERE HERE ,BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AS YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS . AS ALWAYS OUR LOVE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE

FOREVER. UNCLE CARMEN & AUNT BARB

Bruce and Sheri Novkov

June 12, 2005

With all our sympathy to this incredibly close and loving family. Please know how much you are loved. We love you all, Bruce and Sheri Novkov

Ken, Peggy & Ann Kash

June 12, 2005

Miss Rosemarie was a favorite teacher of my daughter Ann when she taught at Speed Center in Chicago Heights. She was also my Principal at Strassburg School in Sauk Village, Illinois. We are very saddened at her death and will keep Miss Rosemarie and her family in our prayers.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

June 12, 2005

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