Caroline C. Sutor

Caroline C. Sutor (née Budz), 89 years old, lifelong resident of Hickory Hills IL, was granted her final wish of passing from this world into heaven peacefully in the familiar surroundings of her own home on the beautiful morning of Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born and raised as the only child of Chicago tavern owners Ella Mae (née Huber) and John Budz. 

Loving mother of three cherished sons Doug (Carol), David (Laurie), Mark (Theresa). Beloved “Grammy” to Derek (Jackie), Eric (Kaylee), Chad, Matt, Jennie (fiancée Alex) and Alexandra (Spencer), and Great Grandmother of six. She was a retired dedicated employee of Carl Sandburg High School of 25 years, as well as a lifelong Cubs fan, proud supporter of all IU Athletics, and an avid bingo player.

Preceded in death by her later-in- life loving companion James Marciniak. The family is eternally grateful for the loving assistance and caregiving she received for the final two years of her life from three angels-on-earth, Vilma, Aiste and Ilona.

Family and friends will gather for visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m.  Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465 to St. Patricia Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery