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M. Carney Obituary


M. Shirley Carney, age 85, of North Aurora, IL passed away on June 28, 2008. Dear daughter of the late Lyle and Sadie Stevenson; beloved wife of the late Earl J. Carney; loving mother of Earl (Shirley) Carney of Salt Lake City, Utah, Marchan Chobanic of Argo, IL and Barry (Susan) Carney of North Aurora, IL; caring stepmother of the late Emil Carney; dear grandmother of 4 four and one deceased grandson; fond great and great-great grandmother of many; loving sister of Lyle (Marge) Stevenson of Yorkville, IL, Robert (Doris) Stevenson of Yorkville, IL and the late Don Stevenson; and dear sister-in-law of Joyce Stevenson of Yorkville, IL. Funeral Services, 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, IL. Interment, Helmar Lutheran Cemetery, Newark, IL. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2008, Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory , 630-553-7611.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 30, 2008.

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Emma & Eric Smith

July 1, 2008

Shirl will always be in our hearts and will be greatly missed. She was such a loving and caring person and such a blessing to our family.

Bob Stevenson

June 30, 2008

Aloha, Shirl! I know your happy and pain-free now. You will be missed! I look forwards to meeting you on my extended journey. :)

Ms. Jackson

June 30, 2008

Family, this is such a sad time because death hurts so much. Be assured that your dear Shirley has the wonderful hope of living again--in perfect health (John 5:28-29). Let this be a source of strength and comfort to you in the difficult days ahead.

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