Mary Karnick

Mary Justine Karnick (nee Franklin), 87 years young, died suddenly, Surrounded by her six children, at home as she desired. Mary was an avid reader and bowler. She was a sweet soul, faithful and kind, caring for everyone she met. Now in the arms of God, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, her parents Robert G. and Margaret (nee Fraser) Franklin, her siblings Roberta, Hilda “Tommy” (George) McGann, Helene (Jack) Erhart, Lorraine (Ray) Quinlan, Robert “Bud” (Betty) Franklin, Elizabeth (Thomas) Gross, and Noel. Also preceded in death by her precious grandson Thomas Christopher Karnick, her in laws Charles and Mary (Hinchy) Karnick, Charles, Patricia (Bill) Sherlock, and Kevin (Mary) Karnick. Mary is survived by her six loving children Paula, Janine (Russ) Piagentini, Robert (Susan), Mary (Martin) McGovern, Thomas (Brenda), Brian (Susan) 19 Grandchilden: Matthew (Patricia), Gregory, Lauren (Todd), Danielle (Nick), Elise, Lisa (Steven), Alex (Alexandra), Theresa (Colin), Martin McGovern II, Ryan, Erin, Megan, Kaitlyn, Teagan, Owen, Charlie, Emily (Emily) and James. Her sister Anne Marie (the late Warren) Myers, her sisters-in- -law Marguerite, Patricia (the late John) Karnick, Judith (the late Robert) Karnick, Sandra (the late Robert) Franklin, brother-in-law James (Susan) Karnick. 11 Great grandchildren: Margaret, Maureen, Meredith, Antonia, Anthony, Brayden, Mason, Jameson, Luca, Maclan and Olive. Mary is also survived by her many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly as well as her life- long friends, many from the West Side of Chicago. Mary held her family and friends near to her heart and enjoyed spending time with everyone. She hosted every holiday and family get together throughout the years. Up until the time of her death she remained quick witted and independent living in her home. She was an avid Jeopardy fan and knew almost all the answers on every show. She once tried out for the Wheel of Fortune which she loved as well. She loved to bowl and had the highest average in her league in 2019. We will dearly miss our loving mother. Visitation, Sunday, August 23,2020 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge Il. 60706. Funeral Mass and Burial Private. In lieu of flowers, Mary supported Mercy Home and the BVM’s Due to the current health guidelines, we are limited to 50 attendees at a time. We kindly ask that you quickly exit the funeral home after paying your respects to the family so that all visitors have an opportunity to enter. Please wear masks and use proper social distancing. Until further notice, the coffee room is not available for use. Please refrain from bringing food or beverage into the funeral home. Info 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.