Obituary of Carolyn Joyce O'Connor

Carolyn J. O'Connor nee Stankus, 81, of Palos Hills, formerly of Birchwood, Wisconsin, beloved wife of the late Norbert, loving mother of Emmy Rauen, Patricia Paluch, Kathleen (Richard) Lasley O'Connor, Carol (Tim) O'Connor-Zeinz, the late Vince O'Connor and the late Danielle O'Connor. Cherished grandmother of Dave (Ashlee) Rauen, Briana Rauen, Michelle Paluch, Kristen Paluch, Carolyn (Blake) Packard, Paul Paluch and Stephen (Lisa) O'Connor. Proud great grandmother of Hailey, Stephen Jr., Marie, Finn and Jack. Dear sister of Marcia Ogden, the late Jack Stankus and the late Mary Jane Uteg. A memorial service and luncheon will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Lake Katherine Clubhouse, 7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or PAWS of Chicago greatly appreciated.