Carl John Anderson

Carl John Anderson obituary, Downers Grove, IL

Carl John Anderson

Carl Anderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Downers Gr on Sep. 25, 2024.

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We bid farewell to our father, Carl John Anderson, who departed from this world on September 23, 2024, at the age of 95. His presence in our lives was a constant source of strength and love. His absence leaves a void in our hearts.
Carl J. Anderson, husband of the late Stella May Damore; loving father of Cynthia Riddle and Sandra Green; dear Grandfather of Madeline (Justin) Brannon, Sarah Holbert, and Nicholas Riddle; Great Grandfather of Stella, Jacqueline, and Jessica Brannon.
To commemorate his remarkable life and the memories we cherish, a Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 4:00PM until 6:30PM at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 with a Memorial Service beginning at 6:30PM. We welcome all who knew him to join us in celebrating the life of a man who was loved deeply and will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carl's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to West Suburban Humane Society.
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