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Carla St. John Obituary
She was born July 6, 1928, in Kenosha, to Laurence E. and Anna C. (Wedel) Wilcox.
She graduated from Marengo High School, class of 1945.
She worked for Admiral in Harvard for 18 years until her retirement.
She loved quilting, enjoyed sewing, reading and gardening.
She is survived by her children, Larry Hackl, Doris Quintero, Karen (Daniel) Hahn, Jenine Souvigney and Susan Connell; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Lue (David) Plencner; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William, Laurence and Frank; and a sister, Oriana.
The visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the funeral home. Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock.
Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Carla St. John
Thank you for everything.
Alex St. John
February 11, 2012
My grandma,...my confidant,...my inpiration. I asked her last year what her favorite animal was, she responded after some silence, "Cardinals". Now, I hear them all the time, and I hear/feel a voice of comfort, counsel, guidance. I want to be in touch with all my family. E. Alex St. John
Nathan Hahn
February 5, 2012
We love you
Brian Hackl
February 5, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve dad.You stepped up above and beyond and became grandma's caregiver in her time of need. For doing that I look up to you and am very proud to call you Dad.
Love Your Son
jewell nicolazzi
February 5, 2012
My lifetime friend who I've known all my life. I will always love and remember the things we did together.
Love, lovey
jewell nicolazzi
February 5, 2012
My bestfriend for over 70 years.. I will always remember and love you.
Love Always, LOVEY
February 5, 2012
our deepest sympathy to carlas family
im sure your happy memories of her are
many. god bless you all.
carlas cousin doris and family.
Carla St. John
February 3, 2012
Daniel Hahn
February 3, 2012
In loving memory of the wonderful woman who brought my dear wife, Karen, into the world. We will miss your kindness and will always remember the love you shared with us and our children.
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