Carol Sears Hess

Carol Sears Hess

Carol Hess Obituary

Published by Beacon News from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2010.
Carol Sears Hess Carol Sears Hess, age 84 of Plano, IL passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Holy Family Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Des Plaines, IL. She was born on June 10, 1925 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Louis and Mamie (Michels) Sears and was a descendent of early Kendall County settlers. Carol was united in marriage on January 7, 1961 to Mr. Frank George Hess, Jr. and they spent the next 38 happy years together until his passing on November 4, 1999. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church of Plano in Plano, IL. Carol was a graduate of Plano Community High School and of DePauw University in Green Castle, IN. Prior to marriage, Mrs. Hess, was a secretary at Miller, Bryant and Pierce in Aurora, IL. Before a stroke in 1988, Carol was an accomplished golfer and secretary of Cedardell Golf Course. She volunteered as a Brownie leader, softball scorekeeper, and was a member of the Sandwich Hospital and Plano American Legion Auxilaries. After her stroke, she was a resident of Hillside Healthcare in Yorkville, and may be remembered working jigsaw puzzles, sitting in the sun or listening to the Cubs on her radio. Carol loved riding with her buddy Linda, especially to Silver Springs State Park, and watching Plano games. She was a special wife, mother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by both family and friends. Mrs. Hess is survived by her daughter, Linda Hess of Plano; her brother, James (Helen) Sears of Plano; her sister, Mary Lou Haake of Naperville; her sister-in-law, Harriet Pfister of Orlando, FL; her nieces and nephews, Anne Sears and Barbara Sears of Plano, Jeffrey (Amber) Haake of Naperville, Peggy (Paul) Gordon of Winnetka, IL, Nancy Pfister of FL and Tom Pfister of ID. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mamie Sears; her husband, Frank Hess, Jr.; her brother-in-law, Charles Haake; and her nephew, Gary Pfister. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1010 West South Street in Plano, IL, with Reverend Christina Vosteen, officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Friends may visit from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Funeral Home in Plano, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, (630) 552-7211.

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February 2, 2010

Ladies of ReaperNation posted to the memorial.

February 2, 2010

Joe, Madonna & Spirit Bialek posted to the memorial.

February 2, 2010

Anna Braun posted to the memorial.

Ladies of ReaperNation

February 2, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We remember your mom and you coming to watch the Ladies of ReaperNation play basketball in 05-06-07. Your mom seemed to enjoy watching us play ball...we always knew she was there too. Your uncle said she also listen to the radio if we were on for the tournaments. She will always be a Reaper Fan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe, Madonna & Spirit Bialek

February 2, 2010

Linda, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Carol was always so pleasant and kind. We loved helping her with the jigsaw puzzles at Hillside. My Mom enjoyed picking up the pieces for her. She is now an angel with Claire and her other friends who have waited for her. You were a great daughter and best friend to Carol. She will never be forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We're sending a great big hug your way, just like the ones you gave to your Mom.
God Bless,
Joe, Madonna & Spirit Bialek

Anna Braun

February 2, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the family of Carol. My mom and Carol worked together at Miller, Bryant, Pierce, so I have known Carol for all my life.
I'm sure my mom and her are sharing stories and catching up.
Again, my sympathies,
Anna Braun
(daughter of Hazel Randall Braun)

Joanne Collins Leibold

January 31, 2010

Linda, My deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your mom. I remember seeing you often when you visited her at Hillside when my mom was there a few years back. I am sure you will miss her as much as I miss mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 30, 2010

Linda,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Your mom was a wonderful person and great friend to my parents. We have a lot of good memories. May she rest in peace.

Sincerly,
Beth Loe Kawczynski and family

January 30, 2010

Linda,

From one Cardinal fan to another, sorry to hear about you mother. You were a good daughter and will not know how to fill your time. Maybe go to Cub games especially when they play the Cardinals.

Keil & Liz Johnson

Judy Koczo

January 30, 2010

Linda
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You were a wonderful daughter to Carol and I have many memories of the two of you together. I know this must be a difficult time for you and my thoughts are with you.

In sympathy
Judy Koczo

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