The Fourth Child and Second Daughter of William and Margaret Karr: Elizabeth Joan

Beth, Peg, Greg, & Bill Christmas 1953

Elizabeth was born 21 November 1953. Beth was either the first or the second child born at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Beth was always tattling on me.

Beth married Anthony "Tony" Anastasio. Together they had one son, John, born in 1980. Tony was a longshoreman for many years. It was told that his uncle was the head of the Longshoreman's Union.

Beth went to Queen of Peace High School along with her elder sister, Peggy. She went to junior college to become a dental hygenist. However, somewhere before or after that, she took off for Europe for a time.

John married Maryanne Gaul on 26 Sep 2009 in Lake George, Warren, New York.

The Third Child and Eldest Daughter of William and Margaret Karr: Margaret Mary

Peg, Beth, Mary, and Joanne (in front of Peg) The Infamous 1964 Vacation

Bill, Peg, and Greg

Margaret Mary Karr was born on 26 May 1952. It is unclear if she was born at Holy Cross Hospital like her two older brothers or was the first to be born at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois. I assume the latter instead of the former. We moved from the home around 78th & May to our home on 85th Street in 1952. She is the first daughter and the princess of the family. Peggy could do no wrong in dad's eyes until she sprayed mace in high school.

Peggy married Jerome Elsholz and they had 2 children: Charles and Emily. They spent sometime in Chicago, but ended up moving to Milwaukee.

The Second Eldest Child of William and Margaret Karr: Gregory Peter

Tom McGrath, Jack Harnedy, and Greg - The Three Musketeers

Greg at Cable Lake, Michigan

Bill, Greg, and Peg

Young Greg

Gregory Peter was born 17 September 1950. The second child of William and Margaret. He also was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago.

Greg married Sandra Welsch in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Together that had 2 children: Allyson and Andrea.

Greg also attended St. Thomas More grammar school. It was a family affair. I'm not sure if the Karr's receiveda discount for all the kids they put through the school. Greg attended Leo High School like our father. However, it did not last long. He hit one of the Christian Brothers and was expelled. He transferred to St. Laurence. This is a little odd, though, as it was named after St. Laurence O'Toole and mom's maiden name is O'Toole.

Sandy went to Queen of Peace High School, which is across the parking lot of St. Laurence High School (or at least down the block). The schools had joint dances. Greg met Sandy through our sister, Peg.

After high school, Greg followed in his brother's footsteps and joined the Marines. We met in DaNang, Vietnam, I was stationed on the USS Coral Sea, while Greg was in DaNang. After his discharge from the Marines, Greg went and became a plumber's apprentice and eventually, a journeyman plumber.

The Eldest Child of William and Margaret Karr: William Patrick

9404 S. Utica Evergreen Park, Illinois

Chicago State University

Normal School - Predecessor to Chicago State University

The Newlyweds 1987

The Moody Bible Institute

2925 W. 97th Place Evergreen Park, Illinois

Bill the Marine

Ash Wednesday circa 1953

First Communion 1957

Young Bill ~12 years-old

Mom & Me 8-23-1948

Christening Day 4-4-1948 with Tom Karr, Joan O'Toole, & Dad

The Bonnie Prince William

A Handsome Lad

Lobby of Holy Cross Hospital

Bill and Marge had eight children: William Patrick, Gregory Peter, Margaret Mary, Elizabeth Joan, Barbara Ann, Mary Virginia, Joanne Marilyn, and Edwin John.

William Patrick was born 3.17.1948 in Chicago, Illinois. There is a story that Bill and Marge had separated for a time, while Marge was pregnant with Greg. Young Bill was left with his father. Whether the elder Bill was drunk at the time is uncertain, but somehow the elder William dropped the younger William. At age 2, the younger William was diagnosed with epilepsy, which lasted until he was age 7.

William attended St. Thomas More grammar school. He then went to Little Flower High School for the first 3 years of high school. William, after an argument with his mother, changed high schools and transferred himself to Bogan High School. He ended up shooting himself in the foot though, as the religion credits did not transfer to public school and was consider a junior again.

The teenage years for William were tumultuous. He had a difficult time with his parents. In an effort to get away from his parents, he joined the United States Marine Corps on 28 February 1968. He spent time overseas and had an opportunity to visit his brother, Greg, in Da Nang, Vietnam.

William Patrick married Alice Lynn Starr on 14 December 1973. Together they had one child: Meghan Mary. Eventually, they divorced. William remarried Elizabeth Ann Heery on 7 February 1987.

On 28 May 1980, William gave his life to Christ and received Christ as his personal Savior. Shortly thereafter, he attended Moody Bible Institute. He graduated with a certificate in Christian Education and Pastoral Evangelism in May 1984.

In 1991, William entered Montay College to study Addictions Counseling. He graduated with a certificate in that course of study in May 1993.

In August 1993, William entered Chicago State University and studied psychology, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in December 1996. In January 1997, William entered the Master's Program at Chicago State University and graduated in May 2001 with a Master of Arts in Counseling.

The Children of Thomas and Fran Karr

Dennis, Granny (Rose Veronica), and Thomas Karr

RAF Northolt

Map of the Azores

Tom and Frances (nee Dooley) had 2 sons: Thomas Peter and Dennis Francis. They were still in the Azores when their parents' plane crashed on Mill Hill outside of London. The plane took off from the RAF Northolt military base.

Thomas, the son, was born in 1946. He married Linda Thompson in 1969 and together they had 2 children: Thomas and Tammy. Eventually, Tom and Linda divorced. Tom remarried Kelly.

Dennis was born in 1948. He married Heidi Gay Mattox and together they had 2 children: Dennis and Heidi, Jr. Eventually, Dennis and Heidi divorced. Dennis remarried Pam.

The Last Child of Peter and Veronica Karr: Marilyn Rose

Neff Coat of Arms

Kerr Coat of Arms

The Headstone of Arthur & Marilyn Neff

Marilyn Rose was born on 7 Nov 1927 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Marilyn married Arthur Neff in Chicago, Illinois. She died 17 May 1996 in Tinley Park, Cook, Illinois and buried on 20 May 1996 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Together Marilyn & Art had four children: Marilyn Veronica, Pamela Therese, Arthur Thomas, and William Gerard.

The Middle Child of Peter and Veronica Karr: William Joseph

Kerr Coat of Arms

O'Toole Coat of Arms

The Headstone of William J. Karr

Bill & Marge's Wedding Day 8.11.1945

Our House at 2848 W. 85th Street

William Joseph Karr's Death Certificate

Bill & Marge's Marriage Certificate

Bill & Marge - the Easter Look

Big Bill

The Lovebirds

The Beachhead at Anzio

Collage of Bill the Soldier

Bill the Wiseguy and Bill the teen

Dad Stylin'

Bill the Senior at Leo High School - 1942

The Brothers: Bill & Tom

William was born on 13 Jul 1924 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. He married Margaret Mary O'Toole on 11 Aug 1945 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Bill was a soldier in the US Army. He was wounded on the beachhead at Anzio, Italy. He was hospitalized. He had a silver plate placed in his skull due to wound sustained at Anzio.

Bill and Marge had eight children: William Patrick, Gregory Peter, Margaret Mary, Elizabeth Joan, Barbara Ann, Mary Virginia, Joanne Marilyn, and Edwin John.