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BERNICE KARPIAK Obituary

HOFFMAN ESTATES - Bernice Karpiak, nee Faust. Born April 20th, 1926, in Wisconsin, passed away October 7th, 2021. She was the beloved wife for 67 years of the late John Karpiak. Loving mother of Joan (Gary) Carmichael. Proud grandmother of Shannon (Bob) Jedd and Kathleen Carmichael. Great-grandmother of Wyatt, Zachary, and Aubrey Jedd. Adored sister, aunt, and cousin of many. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernice's name may be made to the American Heart Association. Memorial Visitation Monday, October 18th, 9:30AM, Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, until time of the Memorial Mass at 10:30AM. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Funeral information, 847-359-8020 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Oct. 16, 2021.

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American Heart Association

October 18, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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October 18, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Oct

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Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Holy Family Parish

2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL

Oct

18

Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

Holy Family Parish

2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL

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185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL 60067

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