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Carolyn Perez Obituary
Preceded in death by her parents, sister in law Linda Yakey, brother David "Sonny" Yakey, and her sister Janet (Howard) Hite.
Visitation to be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday June 6, 2025 at Riverside Community Church 6816 N. 2nd. St., Machesney Park, Illinois 61115 with funeral service to follow at 11:00., and will be laid to rest in Kirkland, Illinois.
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Donna Palmer
June 3, 2025
I feel very honored to have worked with Carolyn for over 20 years! She was always willing to do anything that needed to be done with a beautiful smile on her face!
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