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Carole DeCARLO Obituary
Carole Ann DeCarlo 78, the widow of Ronald Joseph DeCarlo, died peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at her home in Lake Forest,
IL. Carole battled Cholangiocarcinoma cancer for two and half years with
amazing courage. She never complained, kept a positive
attitude and always tried to make sure that her family and friends didn't worry about her. She was a caring and selfless person. Carole had a strong faith in God and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She regularly attended bible studies and book clubs where she met many of her close friends. A vibrant and creative woman-Carole enjoyed books, sports, photos, dogs, board games, crafts, holidays, decorating and staying connected to her
family and friends.
Carole was born on September 29, 1942, in Morgantown, West Virginia. She met her husband Ronald in high school. Ron and Carole had 3 children and Carole followed her
husband's career with General Motors to Dayton, Ohio, and Rochester Hills, Michigan. She is survived by her 3 loving
children, John (Julie), Mark (Angie) and Heather (Mark) Vitale; her sister, Linda Kiselica; and a brother, Ran Smith. She was a cherished Nana to 6 grandchildren: Anna, Caroline, Johnny, Michael, Matthew and Mitchell. She was a dear friend to her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and she was a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held January 8, 2021, 10:00 am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 991 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, Il. A private inurnment will be held at David's Cemetery in Kettering, Ohio, where Carole will be buried next to her
husband and her mother, Christina French Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to JourneyCare to help other cancer patients have a peaceful end of life experience.
Carole, you were a unique blessing to all who knew you. You will be missed dearly by all of your family and friends, may you rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Northern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc 847-833-2928.
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Adam Rolinski
January 22, 2021
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you and your families, Mark, Scott, and Heather. Alberta also sends her condolences. Adam Rolinski
Nancy Prokof
January 7, 2021
I loved getting to know Carole over the past few years, always full of questions for me. Always wanted to know her numbers! I will miss her gentle smile and faith she had in God. She is at peace and out of pain. I will miss her. My love to all of you for being a great family and supporting her in her battle.
D T
January 4, 2021
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16, 17
Jim Cecil
January 3, 2021
My condolences to you Mark, Scott, Heather, and family.
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