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Barney Karpfinger Obituary
Founder of Edgerton Contractors, the grading and excavating company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Former wrestling coach at Marquette University.
Visitation Sunday, March 12, 2006 from 1PM to 5PM, at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, March 13, 2006, at 10 AM at St. Mary's Faith Community, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave. Please meet at the church Monday. Luncheon to follow at location to be announced. Private Burial St. James Catholic Cemetery.
No flowers please. Memorials to Catholic Daycare Center, 617 Summit, East St. Louis, IL 62001; Little People of America, Inc. Scholarship Fund, 5289 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite F-100, Hillsboro, OR 97124; Fair Wisconsin, PO Box 2102, Madison, WI 53701-2102.
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Monica Karpfinger-Helton
April 7, 2006
My dear sweet Popcorn-
I miss you so very much! I have been so blessed to have you physically in my life for almost thirty-eight years. Now you are my guardian angel! You've kept me strong, and I am so very grateful to you. I love you dad, and I will continue your great legacy in my life and the life of my children. You are my hero!
Sincerely,
Monica
Kim (Rychwalski) Jans
April 1, 2006
I did not know Barney personally, but I went to school with Maria. I want to express my deepest of sympathy at the passing of your father. May you be comforted in knowing others care.
kim
Mel & Shelly Senator
March 19, 2006
Barney, Eric, Family- we are so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you. May you find comfort in the fond memories of your father and your time with him. He will always be with you.
May you all find peace during this trying time.
Sue and Steve Berg
March 17, 2006
Dear Chuck, Deb, Colin, Julia and extended family,
I know that words cannot heal the emptiness that one feels at this time. We didn't know your father, but feel we do through all the kindness you all have shown us and our daughter. That kindness comes from a special upbringing. From what we have read it sounds like you have a part of your dad/father in-law/grandfather in each of you and no one can take that away. Our prayer for each of you is that time helps to lessen the hurt and that peace and comfort follow in the days to come. Your friends, the Berg's
Arnold Hiatt
March 15, 2006
While I didn't know your father, he left a great legacy in his son. My thoughts are with you.
Maureen Cahill Collins
March 15, 2006
Beth,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Seeing the picture of your dad has brought back a flood of memories of the time we spent together as kids. I loved, loved, loved being at your house because I could feel the love and warmth of your family. I know how crazy you were about your Dad, and I remember hanging out in the living room watching T.V. with your Dad on the recliner. He played with you and was around the house alot. How cool. I also remember that he could wrap his hands around your waist. We laughed and had so much fun at your house. This all happened so long ago, but the memories are deep and easy to recall. Love to you, your mom, and siblings.
Eileen Foran
March 13, 2006
To the Karpfinger family:
I am so saddened to learn of Barney's passing. I'm thinking of each of you and I hope that you can find comfort in each other and in knowing that your father lived a rich life and was blessed to have such a wonderful family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Eileen Foran
Dvorah Stoll
March 13, 2006
Dear Barney, Eric and the Karpfinger Family,
My thought s and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Death is an event, grieving a process..... in your process may you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared with your father.
Warmest regards,
Dvorah
Diana Parker
March 13, 2006
I am so sorry about your father. The obituary was quite wonderful to read. I only could have added that he did a great job as a father.
Love, Diana
Annie Lopez
March 13, 2006
Dear Sue, Grant, Ari and extended family:
My prayers are with you today as you put to rest your dear father. May God comfort you as He only can when someone so dear and special is taken from us.
With love,
Chris Wacker
March 12, 2006
Dear Chuck, Deb and extended family,
I just wanted to drop a short note to you after reading this evening the wonderful article in the paper on your dad. What a great man and what a blessing for all of you to have had him in your lives. Of course this is a sad time and my heart and prayers go out to you. May the memories of times past and the knowledge that through Jesus' sacrifice you will be together again hold you and keep you in the days ahead. I'm looking forward to meeting your dad in eternity.
Sincerely,
from your "soccer family,"
Joseph Hsu
March 12, 2006
Dear Barney and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Emily Hlavinka-Anderson
March 12, 2006
Dear Bev,
Please know how often our family still thinks of you and yours. We were so sorry to hear of Barney's passing and will always remember with full hearts the kindness you both shared and taught others. The world has been fortunate to have such wonderful opportunity to have him while we did. Peace to you all.
Lewis Marcus
March 12, 2006
To my dear Karpfinger Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all (my extended family) during this time of great loss. I know you will all miss your father dearly. May his love & memories always be with you each & everyday of your lives.
With much love,
Lewis Marcus
Fr. MAXMARY T OFFOR
March 12, 2006
Mrs Beverly Karfinger and Cildren,
I write to express my deepest sympathy with each and every one of you at the paasing from this earthly life of your husband and father to the glorious new life where he will be able truly to raise his two hands in prayer for each of you.
While it is difficult to understand why such a good husband and father should pass away from us all at this time. Let us try and not ask a lot of questions that we might not get answers to but try and celebrate his beautiful life well lived here on mother earth.
Finally, let us remember that no gardener goes to her/his to harvest unripe products. Only the best and ripe products are harvested by the garden owners.
The world is God's garden and She/He the gardener desserves the best produce and She/He has made that choice though painful as it may be for us. Your husband and father lived well, served neighbors and God well, and God deemed him ripe to come home and enjoy his Master's masson and presence.
It is my hope and prayer that the Holy Ghost will empower each of you to show others the beauty of DAD's life by adhering to his many good and faithful teachings.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in perfect peace, Amen!
Rev. Fr. MaxMary T. Offor
Jeanne & David Martowski
March 12, 2006
Dear Barney, Eric & Karpfinger Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the death of your father. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We remember meeting the Karpfinger family at Mohonk and are sure you have many more fond memories. Our love, Jeanne & David
Matthew O'Reilly
March 12, 2006
Dear Barney & Family -
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. I wish you strength for handling the days ahead. My thoughts are with you.
Much love,
Sister Mary Angela Saeman
March 12, 2006
Dear Bev and all the Karpfinger family,
Please, know that I am walking with you in prayer as you continue your grief journey. Barney was so special. (As if I have to tell you that)
I wanted to be with you for his wake and funeral but it is not to be.
May you realize God's tender love for each of you.
Love,
Sister Mary Angela Saeman
Bonnie Stylides
March 12, 2006
Dear Beverly, Barney, Chuck, Joe, Maria, Sue, Peggy, Beth and Monica,
I have such fond memories of spending time with Barney and Beverly when they visited Barney in New York City (and happy memories of time spent with so many of you Karpfingers over the past 25 years).
I am thinking of you all and sending my love and sympathy at this very sad time. --Bonnie
Laura and John Foster
March 12, 2006
Dear Barney, Eric and Karpfinger Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort through his memories and with each other.
Love,
Laura and John Foster
Leslie Longenbaugh
March 12, 2006
Dear Karpfinger family,
I knew Mr. Karpfinger through Barney and Eric. He told me, when we met, how very proud he was of Barney and Eric and of all his children and grandchildren. I wish you all the best in this difficult time.
Bruce,Iris and Peter Klatsky
March 12, 2006
Words do little, however, the thoughts you shared with us about you Dad reveal a very special person. Know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Erin McHugh
March 12, 2006
Though I have not seen Mr. Karpfinger in more than 25 years, I remember him fondly from trips to New York when Barney and I were very, very young. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Jeff Soref
March 12, 2006
Dear Barney and Eric,
Very sorry to hear the news. I know how much you cared. My sincere condolences go out to you both and to your family, Barney. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jeff Soref
Jude & Doris Lehrer
March 11, 2006
We Will miss Barney. He was a wonderful man. Family man, Good neighbor, Good friend, ...many good times together.
Lee/Pat Radandt
March 11, 2006
Dear Bev,
Writing this note with a heavy heart. We have nothing but great memories of Barney and our high school gang.
At this time we are in Florida so will not be able to attend the services. Our prayers thoughts are with you and the family.
Father Alvin McMenamy, S.M.
March 11, 2006
Dear Beverly and Family, and especially Brother Norb,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and prayers at the death of Barney. I pray God is gentle and loving with his full peace, true happiness and joy now for Barney in His eternal Kingdom.
I pray also that Jesus and Mary will bring all of YOU comfort and consolation, strength and renewed Hope.
With love and prayers, in peace,
Fr. Al (from St.L., but now in Fort Worth, TX.)
Michael & Mimi McGarrity
March 11, 2006
Dear Karpfinger Family,
We know you only through Barney, who is a dear friend. Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss.
Stephanie Meyer
March 11, 2006
I had never met Mr. Karpfinger, but I knew Beth through her childhood friend Maureen Cahill Collins and Barney, Jr. a little because we both went to Columbia. My sincere condolences to the family.
Pauline Gebon
March 10, 2006
My sympathy to your family in this time of need. May God shine his blessing and comfort you in this challenging time.
sheila guertin
March 10, 2006
Monica, not sure if you remember me, but I met you quite a long time ago. I am a good friend of Rick Regazzi's.. Just wanted to let you now I am thinking of you and your family.
Take Care.. Sheila
Jeanne Olson
March 10, 2006
Dear Beverly, Chuck and family - I am so sorry to hear of Barney's passing and have faith that he is in very good care. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Patricia Chewe Mwambazi
March 10, 2006
May the Good Lord receive him and send the family,especially Bev,the HOLY SPIRIT so that they may be strong during this trying period in their lives.I wish u all God's Blessings
Ralph Neumann, S.M.
March 10, 2006
Dear Bro. Norb and all,
Condolences and prayers for Barney and the family.
In JMJ,
Bro. Ralph
Sue Majewski
March 10, 2006
Dear Beverly and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Barney. We saw your dear parents at church all the time and I am an old neighbor Susy Polikowski(Majewski). Our back yards faced each other.Beverly and Barney will be remembered as wonderful Christians who worked tirelessly for the good of others.God's blessings to you all,especially your dear mom from Mark, Sue and Sara Majewski
Tony Gadowski
March 10, 2006
A man who inspired many of us, he will be rememberd always.
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