Carol Annette Kalfas

She was born on March 20, 1942, in Chicago to Anthony R. Kalfas and Josephine M. Kalfas (nee Krajewski). Carol was a great-grandmother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin to many. Carol was a loving and devoted mother to her children: Clay (Denise) Webb and Tammie (Greg) Cuthbert, step-mother to Robert Bradford (Jan) Webb and Mark (Kathy) Webb.

Clay and Denise’s children are Brandy (Joe) Scheer, Briana (Eric) Franciskovich, and Shane Webb (Will Livingston). Clay has five grandchildren: Kylee, Cody and Emmett Scheer; Presley and Rue Helen Franciskovich.

Tammie and Greg’s children are Jordan Cuthbert, Lauren Cuthbert, and Trevor Cuthbert. Tammie has four grandchildren: Jordan’s son is Connor. Lauren’s children are Addyson, Makenna, and Miles.

Brad and Jan’s children are Jillyan (Keith) Hendrickson with son Casey and Travis Webb with son Jaxson. Mark and Kathy Webb’s children are Kelly Bowcut , Robin (Adam) Jackson , April (Artie) Kirkpatrick, Sally (David) Trahan, Michael (Morgan) Webb, and Mary Webb. Mark & Kathy’s grand-children are Paige, Porter, Emmett and Brooke Bowcut; Lee, Lydia, Clair, Stella and Eddie Jackson; Alvin IV, Jacob, Henry, and Elise Kirkpatrick; Charlotte and Jane Trahan; Ethan, Jared and Logan Webb.

She was a cherished sister to Colin Kalfas, Dolores (Roman-deceased) Kubiatowski, and Debbie Kalfas (Tom Micheletti). Nieces and nephew are Tom (Joy) Kalfas, Allen Kalfas, Sheri (Toni) Marasovic, Kathy Kubiatowski, Tina (Rick) Lionhood,and Susan Kubiatowski. Great nieces and nephews are Christian, Alexandra, Richard William II, Savannah, Krystal, and Billie.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Josephine M. Kalfas in 2013, and Anthony R. Kalfas in 1965, her husband Bobbie Frank Webb in 1987, her son Mark Webb in 2010, great granddaughter Emma Kirkpatrick in 2013, and grandson Trevor Cuthbert in 2022.

Carol loved nature, animals, and any water activity: especially sailing. Any kind of sweet was definitely a treat. She proudly shared her adventures of her youth as a tomboy where she bested the boys in many types of sports. Carol always loved horses which took her to working at the stables as a teenager. In 1961, she passed up a scholarship for the Art Institute to marry her husband Bob. Their life on the horse farm in Wilmington, IL. was always full of adventures and excitement. A milk cow named Beauregard, a fox, goats, mules, chickens, ferrets, and dingo dogs were just a few of the many animals they had at various times. And lots of horses. On one particular day, they purchased 60 horses which all had to be rode by the end the day. Bob and Carol were the first to raise Blue Heeler Australian Cattle Dogs in the area. They were also proud of their twice State of Illinois Champion paint horse Skip-A-King. Our Mom enjoyed playing cards, especially gin-rummy with her children and euchre with everyone.

After raising her children, Carol reentered the workforce as an employee of the State of Illinois. While there, she was able to take up bowling as a favorite hobby. She very much enjoyed the 21 years she worked at the Department of Emergency Management Services. Her children are very proud of her accomplishment of retiring at the age of 70. And as her family knows, she was a hard worker and a super organizer who wrote meticulous notes on any paperwork which came her way.

Per her wishes, cremation service and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Neptune of Downers Grove. A celebration of life is being planned for the summer of 2024. Bye for now.