Obituary for Richard Karst Richard Karst, age 94 of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Richard was born in Chicago to Henry and Florence Karst and spent most of his life on the northwest side of Chicago. He went to Murphy School and Schurz High School in Chicago and was known as “Buttercup” .
He was voted most friendliest and was involved in the alumni outings. He and his wife Dolores moved to Lindenhurst about 13 years ago. He enjoyed traveling, eating out, reading, shopping and loved playing the organ.
He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and was a generous person who was always ready to help someone out. He was a WW II vet who received the Bronze Star and past President WW II National Timberwolves Association and had the opportunity to go on the Honor Flight. He is survived by his daughters Anne (Steven) Borchardt, Diane (George) Ancona, Rosemarie Karst and Barbara (Dennis) Kelly; grandchildren Amanda (David) Zhu, Cindy Borchardt, Timothy Borchardt, Tiffanie (Jason) Dargenio, Tracey (Steven) Padal, Kristen (David) Rotsch, Brian Kelly, Kevin Kelly and Erin Kelly; great grandchildren Bruce Zhu, Dylan Padal, Matthew Rotsch and Liam Rotsch; step brother James (Susan) Brink; sister-in-law Marge Fairbanks and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; son Richard (Sharon) Karst; and granddaughter Kathryn Borchardt and infant sister LaVerne. Visitation will take place on Monday July 30, 2018 from 4 – 8 pm at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. , Lake Villa, IL.
Prayers will begin on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at 9:30 am from the funeral home and proceed to Prince of Peace Church for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at Acacia Park Cemetery in Norridge following mass. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Karst please visit our Sympathy Store.
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