Carolyn Jean Minnick Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn Jean Minnick (Joliet, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 6, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Carolyn Jean had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Carolyn Jean may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard W. Minnick; her son Brian Minnick; her parents, Patrick J. Gallagher and Jean C. Gallagher (Offerman); and her sister Catherine "Cathy" Tomczak (late Ronald).
She is survived by: her daughter Jayne Worden (Scott); her grandchildren, Daniel Worden and Emily Worden; and her sisters, Colleen Lawson (James) and Debra Dassow (Kenneth).
Visitation was held on Sunday, August 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Sonntag Funeral Home (1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435). A funeral service was held on Monday, August 18th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home (1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435). A Mass was held on Monday, August 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (600 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404).
