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Carolyn Memmen Obituary
She was born in Bellwood, Ill., on Dec. 3, 1930, and is survived by sons, James (Mary) of Green Bay, Wis., Daniel (Mary) of Savage, Minn., and Thomas (Cindy) of Stow, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Alexander, Robert, Genevieve, Thomas, Gregory, Matthew, Philip, Peter, and Katherine; brother-in-law, David Gustman of Jupiter, Fla.; two nephews, and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gilbert; parents, Harold Neary and Bernice and Otto Braun; and twin sister, Marilyn.
Carolyn graduated from Proviso High School in 1948 and MacMurry College in 1952. She was a physical education teacher in the Waukegan Public School District for over 30 years. She also taught at Holy Child High School. She was a charter member at Faith United Methodist Church in Waukegan, Ill., and served on several committees and boards for the church. Carolyn served as president and board member for the Chicago Area and National United Volunteer Services Organization. She volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels, Blind Bowlers, Waukegan Lions Club, Veteran's Administration, and was past president of the Bonnie Brook Women's Golf League.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 414 N. McAree Rd., Waukegan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Living Faith United Methodist Church for the Carolyn Memmen Memorial Fund.
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Fredrick Memmen
January 26, 2006
Tom, Dan, and Jim- We are so sorry to hear about your mother. We met your mother and Gilbert in Florida eight years ago when they were down visiting her sister. She will always be remembered in our hearts.
Fred
Winona Hacker Newberry
January 20, 2006
Prayers for all the family. The twins were born one week before I was and we were in the same hospital at birth.
Marilyn Schanks-Mitchell
January 20, 2006
Love and prayers
Bill and Barbara Coffman
January 20, 2006
We're sure she's enjoying a grand reunion in heaven. (I wonder if they golf there!)
Marilyn Gates-Mainardi
January 19, 2006
With love from
Bobbie DuMelle
January 19, 2006
My prayers are with your family.
Marilyn Cusimano-Fredericks
January 19, 2006
Love and Prayers
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