Carol Kensek
Passed: December 15, 2022
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Carol Kensek
Passed: December 15, 2022
Obituary
Carol Jean Kensek (Smerch) passed away on December 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 84.
Carol was born on January 6, 1938 to Joseph and Marilyn Smerch in Chicago, Illinois. She was born on her father’s birthday. Carol and her siblings, Barbara, Marilyn Jo, and Joseph grew up in Chicago. They often spent their summers in Canada with their cousins. She married Edward Kensek on his birthday, January 21, 1961. After marriage, the couple had 3 children and settled the family in Schiller Park, Illinois. Carol and her husband then retired and moved to Arizona in 2002. Carol loved spending time with family and friends, camping, games, playing cards and cooking for her loved ones.
Carol is preceded in death by her father and mother, as well as her brother, Joseph.
She is survived by her husband Edward, her son Alan (Laura), her daughters Connie (Stuart) and Dawn (Richard); her grandchildren Samantha, Nichole, Joseph, Nicholas, Stephanie, Dakota, Miranda, Rhiannon, Destiny, Tiffany, and Christian; her great grandchildren, Timothy, Eli, Jack, Erianna, and Weston; her sisters Barbara and Marilyn.
Viewing will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel on December 30th, 2022 in Arizona.
A wake will follow in Illinois at Cumberland Chapel on January 5th, 2023. Her funeral mass will be held at St. Beatrice church in Schiller Park, Illinois and her entombment at St. Adalbert Cemetery will follow on her birthday, January 6, 2023.
We are grateful to all those who loved and cared for her.
Rest in peace. We love you forever!
6 responses to Carol Kensek
Audrey Sloan says:
December 26, 2022
I was very saddened to learn of Carol’s passing. I had the privilege of working with her for a number of years in Illinois. She was the heart and soul of our work group, the one who ran the lotto pool, the one who organized the food days, the one who kept us all laughing. One frigid day when the office was colder than usual, she borrowed a freezer suit from the warehouse and spent the day working looking like the Michelin Man but smiling happily the whole time. The world will be a sadder place without her.
Lynn Moon says:
December 28, 2022
Blessings to Carols family and friends, especially to her sweet Ed. She was an amazing neighbor and friend, she kept us all on our toes!
Rest in peace sweet Carol, I love you❤️xoxo
Rick & Mary Armentano says:
December 28, 2022
Our condolences to Ed and the family. Carol was a special person and will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace Carol.
Rick & Mary
Rosemary Buckley says:
December 29, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Ed and family. I had the pleasure of meeting Carol and Ed at Yogi Bear in Amboy. She was a wonderful lady. My mom adored her and considered her a dear friend and bingo buddy. Carol welcomed us to the Yogi family with open arms. She will always hold a special place in my heart
Patricia Williamson says:
December 30, 2022
Patricia Williamson
I knew Carol from work she always watched out for others. Carol loved everyone, I know everyone will miss Carol. I feel we may not have been as close anymore but through FB I never lost touch. All will miss Carol.