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Chicago Ridge, Illinois - Carol M. Hagen (nee Padula), 85, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2025. She was the cherished wife of the late Gordon Hagen. Carol was the loving mother of Robert (Terri) Hagen, Jean (Joel) Hendrickson, Brian (Kirk) Hagen, Sharon (Mark) Fredrick, the late Pamela Darienzo, and the late Christine (James) Geraghty. She was the proud grandma of Katrina Hagen, Meg Ann (Cristiano) Fernandez, Steven (Kristi) Schmudde, Katie (Marc) Neuner, Anna (Tom) Siefert, Carol Spizzirri, James (fiancée Rachel) Hagen, Kevin (Amber) Merriman, and Jason Hagen. Carol was a loving Nani to fourteen grandchildren.

She was the dear sister of Thomas (Brenda) Padula, Peg (Char) Tanner, Michael (Mary) Padula, the late Marilyn Keating, and the late Rocco Padula. Carol was a loving aunt to many.

A Memorial Visitation to celebrate Carol's life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 4:30 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home in Chicago Ridge. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kevin Bushell Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carol, please visit their floral store or visit the Kevin Bushell Foundation at www.kevinbushellfoundation.org.

For further Funeral information, please call 708-422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

May Carol be remembered for her love, kindness, and devotion to her family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and care.

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