Carl J. Sterk

1926 - 2017

Carl J. Sterk obituary, 1926-2017, Oak Lawn, IL

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Zimmerman and Sandeman Memorial Chapel

5200 W 95TH ST

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Carl Sterk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 21, 2017.

Carl J. Sterk; beloved husband for 60 years to Rosemary A. (nee Harty). Loving dad of Mark (Joyce), Mary Beth (Sandy) Lourie, Tim (Kathe), Paul (Lu), Ellen (Ed) Siegert, Ann (Dave) Erie & the late Carol Ann Sterk. Proud grandpa of Brian (Eileen Ryan), Kevin (Shawn Lamb) & Michael Sterk, Katherine & Caroline Lourie, Hilary (Fiance Tom Tully) Sterk, Meggan Sterk, Stephanie (Ted) Rimstidt, & Paul Sterk, Matthew, Daniel & Margaret Siegert, Joseph & Thomas Erie. Cherished great grandpa of Mae Margaret and Conall Sterk. Dear brother of the late Robert (late Clarita) Sterk. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired Pipe Fitter for Local 597 and active with St. Linus Parish for many years. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 PM at the Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home 5200 W. 95th St. Funeral Monday 11:00 AM Mass at St. Linus Church. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers memorials made to The Cove School 350 Lee Road Northbrook, Il. 60062 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 1 North LaSalle St. Chicago, Il. 60602 Suite 1200 would be appreciated. For info 708-424-0340 or visit www.zimmermansandeman.com

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April 26, 2017

Laurie Duffin

Mark, Mary, Tim, Paul, Ellen and Ann,
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dad. May your sadness and grief diminish over time as they are replaced by memories of your happy times together. God will keep him eternally in His loving care.

April 23, 2017

Dr. Tom Powell

My condolences to the entire Sterk Family.

April 23, 2017

Joan Lingen

Ellen,
Sorry to hear about the death of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Joan Lingen, BVM

April 22, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May God bless Carl's soul and hold him close.
Kathy and Carl Manofsky

April 22, 2017

My sincere condolences to my cousins. Uncle Carl has left me with fond memories.
RIP Uncle Carl
Love, Jane Sterk

April 22, 2017

Ivan & Barb Rimstidt

Dear Paul and Lu, We are thinking of you and we're so sorry for your loss. The Rimstidts

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Apr

23

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zimmerman and Sandeman Memorial Chapel

5200 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Apr

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Linus Church

IL

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5200 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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