Obituary of Carol Ann Ficek

Carol Ann Ficek, 71, of Blue Island, died at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 24^th, 2019. She was born on May 30^th, 1947 to John and Bernice (Benson) Pelzman. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Ed Ficek on April 7^th, 2000. She is survived by a son: Todd (Lisa) Stanford; six grandchildren: Brittany (Matt) Pasternak, Ashley (Terry) Tate, Larz Stanford, Quinten Stanford, Julia Stanford, and Cora Stanford; and two siblings James (Patricia) Pelzman, and Vinette (Mark) Edwards.

Carol was a 1965 graduate of Fenger High School and ended her career as a caregiver. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her beloved cat, Peaches. Carol was a devoted Chicago White Sox fan and loved gathering with her family around a Beggars pizza at Christmas time.

Friends will be received at Krueger Funeral Home on Saturday, March 30^th, 2019 at 9:00 AM with a celebration of life service to follow at 11:30 AM. Contributions in Carol’s memory can be made to the American Cancer Society.