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He was preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Dorothy Smedinghoff. Carl was the devoted brother of Thomas (Mary Beth), James (Linda), John (Patrice), Paul (Anne Kavooras dec'd), Rita (Frank Carter), Lois (Dan Bucaro), and Gerard Smedinghoff. He was a proud uncle to 14 nieces and nephews.
Visitation Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:30am at St. Emily Church, 1400 E. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30am.
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Jacqueline Imrie
May 4, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday
Judith Amberg
October 20, 2024
Dear Thomas, James, John, Paul, Rita, Lois, Gerard and Family,
As the Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus, I offer you the sympathy and prayers of the Saint Viator High School community. Our hearts go out to you as you move forward on your journey of grief. We pray for you as you share the stories, laugh and cry, and continue to find ways to celebrate your brother, and the love you shared.
As I read the obituary for this "beloved son...devoted brother...proud uncle," I was reminded of a reading adapted from the Book of Sirach.
"Let us praise an illustrious man,
faithful to his family and friends, strong in his love.
At peace in his heart and his world,
he has left us his good name, and we recount his life of praiseworthy deeds.
A generous man his good works will never be forgotten.
Among his family and friends remains a rich inheritance born of him....
His name lives on from generation to generation.
We gather to sing his praises.
We proclaim his wisdom and love of life all our days."
May God´s promise that life is changed, not ended, comfort you!
May the knowledge that your brother lives on in your goodness, give you peace and hope!
God bless you with the gifts you most need!
Judith
Judith Wampach Amberg
Saint Viator High School Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus
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