Harriet Karas Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Harriet Karas of Itasca, Illinois, whose life came to an end on December 8, 2024 at the age of 69, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harriet Karas to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Waclaw Talalaj and Amelia Talalaj; and her siblings, Bogdan Talalaj (Jolanta) and Elzbieta Rutkowska. She is survived by: her husband Stanley; her daughters, Margaret Arrington (Mark), Ursula Thoroe (Michael), Yolanda Magin (Paul) and Bridget Loyd (Steve); her grandchildren, Briana Mourao (Matt), Alexxa Arrington, Amelia Loyd, Camden and Aviana Thoroe; her great grandchildren, Dawson and Daxton Mourao; and her sisters, Helen Wilczko (late Waclaw) and Irene Kosk (late Tadeusz "Ted"). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory (333 S Roselle Rd, Roselle, IL 60172). A prayer was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 9:45 AM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (551 N Rush St, Itasca, IL 60143). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery (1175 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067).
