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Claire was a 1980 graduate of Wheeling High School, later she attended NIU, achieving her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She worked for The Northridge Group in Rosemont for 10 years. She loved working there, especially as a woman owned business. She was a huge Chicago sports fanatic, with the Blackhawks being her favorite.
Claire is survived by her brother, Glenn (Charlene) Grotefeld, and sister, Laura Mauter; niece Jenilee (Mike) Carlson, and nephew Ben Mauter.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Avenue (Two Blocks South Of Dundee Road) Wheeling, IL. The Celebration of Life will be at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Claire's name to The Greater Chicagoland Food Depository at www.chicagosfoodbank.org.
For those wishing to leave a condolence message or share memories, please visit funerals.pro. For more information, please call 847-537-6600.
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Christine Scherbert
April 25, 2025
Glenn and Laura and family, my condolences on the passing of your dear sister Claire. I was so saddened to hear of this news. I have many fond memories of Claire from our Wheeling high school bowling days. Bowling at Arlington Lanes. Bowling practice at Palwaukee. Playing badminton. Hanging out at WHS. Going to movies in your parents´ gold Cadillac. She was so smart and good at math, so I am not at all surprised that she became an accountant. She was a great friend and teammate and I will always treasure that.
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