Carol A. Proft nee Heyer; beloved wife of Lawrence A. Proft; loving mother of Dan Proft, Jennifer (Patrick) Sullivan, and Huey (the family cat); proud grandmother of Matthew and Joseph Sullivan. Carol was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Lorraine Heyer, and her aunt; Sylvia Meyer. Carol was a homemaker in the literal sense of the word: she made a home by which is to say she made a place of love, safety and work for her family. Carol was an avid reader and instilled the passion for learning into both of her children. She was a supporter of public libraries and independent book stores. Carol was a 1961 graduate of Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park. She earned her BA in English at Northern Illinois University in 1965. Carol met Lawrence while they both attended NIU. They were married on April 29, 1967 and shared 47 beautiful years of marriage together. Carol's two favorite places on earth were Hawaii and Nordstrom (particularly when there was a sale). In lieu of flowers, please consider being a homemaker of your own by: taking in a stray from ADOPT Naperville http://www.adoptpetshelter.org/; providing children in need with new books at http://www.firstbook.org/ to spark their love of learning; and, while you're doing some good for others, treat yourself to a bauble of some sort at Nordstrom. Carol deserved it. So do you. Visitation Wednesday August 27, 2014, 3 to 8 p.m. at the Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Friends and family will meet at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 W. Loop Dr., Wheaton, IL, on Thursday for Mass at 10 a.m. Private interment St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton, IL. Funeral info, 630-469-0032 or www.leonardmemorialhome.com.
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Dear Jen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your mom. May God grant you the blessings of always feeling your mom right by your side always. With sympathy, Kris Wheatley
August 28, 2014
Extending comfort and love to Carol's beloved family and friends. By Dan's warm, on-air references to his parents, I always felt as if I knew them both. When he spoke of his mother starting her Christmas shopping in August, I felt actual kinship. Carol's energizing principle was love of family, which animated her role as wife and mother in delightful and impressive ways. Lawrence, Dan, Jennifer, Matthew and Joseph, faith assures us of ultimate reunion; please take heart in this promise. Carol, may your memory be eternal as your soul is embraced above. Thank you for gracing this earth with your beautiful spirit that also continues with and in your loved ones.
Diane Hudyka
August 27, 2014
Larry, Dan, Kathleen, & Patrick--Beyond the words shocked & sad, nothing else seems adequate. As cousins, we spent many hours together in our early years. Geography limited our later visits, but whenever we got together, it was like old home week. What a gracious person! Our sincere condolences to you all.
Terry & Edwina Heyer
August 27, 2014
Eternal Rest grant unto her Lord,and let the perpetual light shine upon her..
Susan Masek
August 26, 2014
Carol lives on in the bodies and souls of her children and grandchildren. Her joy and caring, her love of learning and life are her legacies. Rejoice in the good and celebrate her life.
Barb McCarthy
Barbara McCarthy
August 26, 2014
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