Carolyn Hammerschmitt

Carolyn Hammerschmitt obituary, Brookfield, IL

Carolyn Hammerschmitt

Carolyn Hammerschmitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. on Jul. 5, 2025.

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Carolyn Hammerschmitt, nee Crothers, age 85, of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Hammerschmitt; dear mother of Beth (Tom) Kraus, Timothy (Rizalina) Hammerschmitt, Douglas (Emmanuelle) Hammerschmitt, and Amy (John) Stinson; grandmother of Ian (Bailey), Sean, Haley (Triston), Morgan, Sydney, Andrew, Noah, Nathan, and Brianna; great-grandma of Degan, Delaney, Landyn, and Joyner; sister of Mary (Jim) Hill, Rob (Renee) Crothers, George (Marge) Crothers, Cathy (the late John) Coffey, and the late Marelyn (Ray) Musich; aunt of many nieces and nephews.
A devoted lifelong educator of nearly 30 years at St. Louise de Marillac School. She touched countless lives and opened her heart and home by adopting four children and continuing to tutor students into her retirement. Her legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to learning will live on in all of those she nurtured and inspired.
Visitation, Thursday July 10, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, July 11, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Friday 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, corner of 30th and Raymond Ave., La Grange Park. Mass 10:00 A.M.
Interment Queen of Heaven, Hillside.
Memorials appreciated to your favorite charity.
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Nita Musich

July 10, 2025

Beth, Tim, Doug, Amy and family,

We are so saddened by the loss of your dear mother and treasured family matriarch. You will all be heavy in our hearts and thoughts, as you celebrate the amazing life of this very special woman. We hope fond memories and togetherness, get you through this very difficult time. Condolences and prayers from the entire Musich family. Wish we could be there to deliver this heartfelt message in person.

In Sympathy,

Ray Sr., Ray & Wendy, Tim & Nita, Todd & Emily, and the extended Musich family.

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