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1946
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2023
Karen Napoli Obituary
Born: November 20, 1946 in Chicago, IL
Died: December 14, 2023 in McHenry, IL
Karen Ann Napoli, 77, of McHenry, passed away on December 14, 2023 at home after a long illness. Karen is survived by her husband Dennis, daughter Tamie Hrdlicka (Gerry), stepdaughters Denise Zoephel (Jim) and Dena Napoli (Frank), stepson Michael Napoli, grandsons Gerry Hrdlicka III (Autumn), Tommy Hrdlicka, Michael Hrdlicka (Coni), Patrick and Michael Roppolo, granddaughters Ashley and Taylor Zoephel, great-grandchildren Shaye, Oakley, Michael, Jr., Hazel and Elizabeth (on the way) Hrdlicka, sister Peg Klimczak (Bob), nephews Jim and Corey Koura, Tom Porter and former son-in-law Pat Roppolo. She is preceded in death by her parents Myron and Lorraine Thompson and daughter Lorie Breit.
Karen had an eye for detail, decorating for every season and she loved to shop. Her shoe collection was legendary as well as her laugh. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and close friends.
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Your daughter Tamie
December 22, 2023
I love you Mom and I will miss you dearly
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