Carolyn Ann Paarlberg

Carolyn Ann Paarlberg, nee Vander Aa, age 81, of Crete, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Harry John Paarlberg Jr.  Dear mother of Scott (Linda) Paarlberg and the late Carrie Paarlberg.  Loving cousin and bonus grandma to several.  Preceded in death by her parents John J. and Ruth Vander Aa.

Visitation with family and friends on Tuesday,  July 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon at Smits Funeral 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL with services conducted by Rev. Andy Nearpass.  Burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.  Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society 150 S Wacker Dr #2100, Chicago, IL 60606.

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