Carolyn Louise Jones
Carolyn Louise Jones, age 87, of LaGrange, died peacefully on October 12, 2016 with her loving family surrounding her bedside. Carolyn was born May 4, 1929 in Hinsdale, to Louis and Caroline Wittmann. Her parents brought her to their home in LaGrange, where she lived her entire life. Carolyn graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1947. While in high school, Carolyn began her eleven year employment for Marshall Fields in Chicago. Carolyn was very artistic. She had a talent for drawing and attended the Art Institute of Chicago. Carolyn spent most of her life as a homemaker, caring for her mother and six beautiful daughters. Later in life, Carolyn indulged her love of antiques working for several area antique stores. Carolyn had a deep faith and love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She gave of her time, her talent, and treasure to those in need. She faithfully took her children to Sunday School and church at LaGrange Bible Church, and later attended other churches, including her most recent church, Greater Life Christian Center. Carolyn was a prayer warrior for her friends and family. She faithfully prayed everyday when her son-in-law was deployed to the 1991 Gulf War. Carolyn’s serving heart, over the years, led her to open her home to many people, including missionary families on furlough, young single women starting out in life, and young couples in transition. Carolyn is survived by her children Janice (Jim) Crothers, Karen Cox, Diane (Robert) Fite, Linda Jurich, and Lisa (Michael) Vaught. Carolyn is also survived by her grandchildren David O’Brien, Aaron O’Brien, Carly O’Brien, Karissa Cox, Rebecca Clark, Robert Fite III, Mark Jurich, Matthew Jurich, Michael Jurich, Mitchell Jurich, Emily Vaught, and Nathan Vaught. Carolyn is also survived by her great-grandchildren Peter, Elisa, Chloe, Sarah, Hunter, Madelyn, Ezra, Parker, and Callum. Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving parents, her daughter Lauren Ann Jones, and her sister Dorothy Brown. Visitation with be Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. until time of an 11:30 a.m. chapel service at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL 60525. Interment St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Service Info: (708) 352-6500
Diane, Robert and Family-
I am terribly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your loved ones during this time. A true mark of a person is the quality of their loved-ones, and for that reason, I am sure Carolyn was a special human being. God bless!
Rick Dwyer and family
Thank you for your thoughtful words of sympathy. I already miss my very special mother. Diane
Diane and Family-
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers and please let me know if there is anything we can do. Take care- Shari Robinson (and Quinn, Maureen, Erin, and Sean)
Thank you, Shari for your words of kindness and sympathy. I appreciate the prayers. Diane
We are sorry about your loss dear friends. May Jesus comfort you all in this moment. Despite not knowing Mrs. Carolyn personaly we felt as she was a long time friend of ours. We wish we could do more but we are praying for Mrs. Carolyn and for your family. God bless you all.
Sincerely Peter and Débora.
Thank you Peter and Deborah.
I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
Teddy mattress grandma
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family this is Teddy’s grandma is pm kindergarten
Teddy matres Marie
Thank you Marie.
Janice & Karen – Very Deeply Sorry. Just read the wake info and regret that it was this morning.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Thanks Kay.
Janice and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Your mom was a wonderful spirit and I enjoyed when she would come to visit us at Brook Park! I know that she will be missed by many! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
XO,
Kirsten
Thanks Kirsten! I do hold those memories dear of when she would come to Brook Park.
Sending my deepest condolences.