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Sherry C. Carlin, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She was born on Saturday, August 14, 1954, to the late Luther D. and Helen Marie (Oller) McGehee.
Sherry is survived by her loving family, one son, Joseph Karaskiewicz; one granddaughter, Lexi; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Caryn Welsh and Diane (Jerry) Dodgin; two brothers-in-law, Mark Taylor and Bob Fritz; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Sherry was preceded in death by two sisters, Yvonne Taylor and Deloris Fritz; and her brother-in-law, Robert Welsh, Sr.
Mass and interment are private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, IL You may sign the online guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.
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