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Karen A. Oosterbaan

Karen Oosterbaan Obituary

Karen A. Oosterbaan, age 47, longtime Flossmoor resident. Graduate of Marian HS and College of St. Francis. Former social worker at Thorton Heights Terrace Nursing Home. Daughter of Noreen, nee Kopp, and Brandt J. Oosterbaan; sister of Brandt

(Tara), Gregory (Amanda), Marybeth (Stan) Beyler, Kathy, Janice (Timothy) Coleman and Sandra (Derek) Phillips; devoted aunt of 14 nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew; beloved niece, cousin, friend and co-worker to many. Affectionately known as "Kar-Bear" she will be dearly missed by her family and all those fortunately to have known her. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blocks East of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Tuesday, May 26 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. Memorials in Karen's name to Respond Now, 1439 Emerald Ave., Chicago Heights, IL, 60411.
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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Oosterbaan

15 Entries

sandra cramer

May 19, 2022

i miss her also..............

Trina (Rendina) Keene

June 15, 2009

To the Oosterbaan Family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. I was surprised to read of Karen's passing. I attended grade school and high school with Karen. I will always remember her as the ONE person who I was taller than when we had our "line ups" back at I.J.P. I was quite small back in the day and was always first in line until Karen came to school. She always made me laugh because she beat me!
Sorry to hear of your loss and my prayers go out to you. Karen is surely in the arms of our Saviour!
Sincerely,

Sheila Houlihan Daily

May 29, 2009

Dear Oosterbaans,
I'm so sorry to hear about Karen from her cousin and my friend, Melissa King. Back in Roseland, it was always heartwarming for me to see how warm, considerate and caring all her siblings were with Karen on those "cheery" mornings on the bus to St. Willy's! I have such fond memories of the whole family. Peace and blessings to Noreen, Marybeth, Janice and all ...

Sr. Marie McKenna,SLW

May 28, 2009

To the Oosterbaan family:
Karen will be missed. She loved her family so much.
God is with you all.

Pete and Joanne Coleman

May 26, 2009

To the Oosterbaan Family,
Karen was the shining star on a Christmas tree or should we say Angel. She will be your Angel in heaven watching over all of you. Her suffering is over and I hope that your family can push away those bad memories and replace them with the days when Karen was just her wonderful healthy self. She was an inspiration to all of us.
With our love and sympathy,
Pete and Joanne Coleman

Mary Ahern Krunnfusz

May 26, 2009

To The Oosterbaan Family,

My sincerest condolences on the passing of Karen. She was always a joy to see at your house and truly interested in the well being of others. I wish you the comfort of knowing that she is in a better place.

mandy dietrich

May 25, 2009

Thinking of your wonderful family that's a part of our family. May God bless you.

Julie Magana Pabarja

May 25, 2009

Dear Oosterbaan Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. I remember that she always had a smile on her face. I know that she has endured so much this past year, and now she is at peace. She will be missed.

Carol Breen

May 25, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Oosterbaan,
I was so saddened to learn of Karen's passing. She was my good friend for many years. She had a very positive impact on all our lives. I admired her and will miss her . My sympathy to you and your family.

Sandra Cramer

May 25, 2009

Karen cared about those less fortunate. I worked with her at Thornton Hts. Terrace
for 8 years. Karen was excellent at her job and no one could find a more caring
social worker. She will be missed as a friend and certainly at her job which she did so very well.

Nancy & Tim Johnson & Sons

May 25, 2009

Our deepest sympathies. We're so grateful we got to spend a little time with Karen at Mass, blood drives and IJP basketball games. She was a lovely and giving person, a beautiful example for all of us!

May 25, 2009

Dear Brandt and Tara,
My sympathies and prayer as you grieve the loss of Karen. She surely suffered so much during her life that i'm sure she is enjoying the glories of resurrection! My prayer and support come your way as you deal with your loss!
S. Claire Marie Czerwiec, SSND

John & Elizabeth Thornburg

May 25, 2009

Noreen and Brandt,

Elizabeth and I were so saddened to learn of Karen's passing. She was such a good neighbor and so very special. We will always remember her bouncy, cheerful personality and feel so sorry for your loss.

Dominique Campbell

May 25, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, but it is very conforting to know that at Revelation 21:4 it says that he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Once again I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is with you in your time of greif.

Kathy Bowers

May 25, 2009

To the Family of Karen Oosterbaan,

I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was my age which means she was still young. I'm sure she was a wonderful mother and friend. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. God promises to resurrect all those in his memory. One day you may see Karen right here on earth in good health. Again, I am sorry for your loss.

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