CAROL LEPACEK

CAROL LEPACEK obituary, Schaumburg, IL

CAROL LEPACEK

CAROL LEPACEK Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Michaels Funeral Home and Cremation Care on Mar. 17, 2026.
Carol Lepacek

Resident of Schaumburg for over 30 Years

Carol Lepacek, 71, peacefully passed away March 10, 2026 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

She was born May 27, 1954, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Louis and Evelyn Lepacek. Carol grew up in Whiting, Indiana, where she attended Whiting High School and graduated in 1972. She went on to obtain her Bachelor Degree at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Shortly after graduation she moved to Schaumburg, Illinois and worked for Butler Engineering as an Account Executive.

Carol will be remembered for her love of all dogs, summer flowers, trips to Minnesota, time spent with family and shopping. Carol cherished her time doing agility with her dog, Daisy.

Loving sister of Barbara (Scott) Miller and Louise Lepacek; beloved canine companion Ginger and best friends Alex and Jose,

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made in Carol's honor to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Deerfield, Illinois.

Memorial services will be held privately.

For information, please call 847-891-2900 or visit www.michaelsfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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