Jeffrey Allan Carpenter, age 50, of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 as the result of an aircraft accident on the Fox River near Ottawa. "I believe in a Universal Spirit that can only be experienced by living good and helping others, seeing their best and encouraging it." Cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at Skydive Chicago at a later date. Gladfelter Funeral Home, Ottawa is handling arrangements. Jeffrey was born October 25, 1963 in Knoxville, TN, a son of E. Larry and Jeanne Carpenter. He married Audrey L. Carrera August 16, 1997 in Chicago. Surviving are his Beloved wife, Audrey of Chicago; his dog Taysa; a sister, Robyn Carpenter Shawkey of NC; a brother, Larry M. Carpenter of Texas; two nieces, Kathryn and Megan Shawkey of NC; a nephew, Ramin Chitsaz of Chicago; sister-in-law, Hedy Carrera of Morton Grove, IL and mother-in-law Piedad Carrera of Chicago. His parents preceded him in death. Jeffrey graduated from Webster University, St. Louis, MO with a B.A. in Liberal Arts. He was sales manager at Skydive Chicago, and owner and operator of Adrenaline Dance all in Ottawa, IL He was a member of the United States Parachute Association. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jeff Carpenter Memorial Fund c/o First State Bank, 1212 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL 61350.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 29, 2014.

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Audrey Carpenter

August 27, 2018

You are never far and Taysa and I miss you always. Until we meet again Jefe! All my Love, Audrey

Sandra LaSpina

July 5, 2014

My very deepest condolences to all of Jeff's friends and family. I worked with Jeff many years back and went to see his performances, as we were friends back then. We lost touch. I was so heavy-hearted when I heard the terrible news on the television while preparing for work. All I can say is that Jeff was one of THE NICEST human beings that I have ever met in my life. RIP Jeff.

Louise Binzel

June 30, 2014

At KHS, he was always such a great addition to every class, after school event. How could he not be with that wonderful smile? God bless Jeff....what a guy!

The Staff of Gladfelter Funeral Home

June 29, 2014

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