FUNERAL HOME

The Oaks Funeral Home, Ltd.

1201 East Irving Park Road

Itasca, Illinois

MARILYN CARSTENS Obituary

Marilyn Carstens Marilyn Carstens nee Cottrell; 89; beloved wife of the late Clifford W. Sr; loving mother of Carolyn (Ed) Cuttle and the late Clifford W. Jr.; dear grandmother of Susan (Dan) Kearney, Sara (Jeff) Harris and Sandy (Tommy) Sebastian; cherished great grandmother of Kayla and D.J. Kearney, Andrew Grizales and Ariel, Miranda and Bryanna Harris; devoted sister of Bette (Bob) Hughes and the late Louise (the late Bob) Blissett, Gerry (the late Jim) Screeton and Virgil "Junior" (Kate); fond aunt and friend of many. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM and Tuesday 9AM until time of funeral service 11 AM at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alexian Brothers Hospice, 1515 E. Lake Street, Suite 202, Hanover Park, IL 60103. For information, 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfuneralhome.com.

Published by Daily Herald from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for MARILYN CARSTENS

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Love you Mom! Think of you often!
CA and Ed

Carolyn Cuttle

Daughter

June 30, 2020

Miss you and miss talking to you...Love your niece Mary Ann

Mary Ann

Family

June 30, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Milan and Martha Pecharich

July 7, 2013

Aunt Marilyn, Will miss our phone conversations, and as you where one of the two of my Aunts that was left.. Will miss another family member that I can ask questions about our family ...you will be greatly missed...Loved you

mary ann sexton

July 6, 2013

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in MARILYN CARSTENS's name

Memorial Events
for MARILYN CARSTENS

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

The Oaks Funeral Home, Ltd.

1201 East Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143

How to support MARILYN's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor MARILYN CARSTENS's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored