Loving mother of Rose Crnkovich, Anthony Crnkovich, and Mary Eckes; proud grandmother of Emily (Caleb) Lindberg; cherished sister of Jelena; fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Preceded in death by her husband, the late Jerome Crnkovich, and her five siblings. An immigrant from Croatia, Caroline was a longtime resident of Garfield Ridge and the owner and operator of Carol's Mart since 1976. A strong and patient woman, she will always be remembered for her devotion to her family and faith, passion for reading and reciting poetry, and love of cooking and gardening. Known for her warm smile and friendly nature, Caroline will be deeply missed by all those she has touched. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave Chicago. Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sepsis Alliance, www.donate.sepsis.org, or to www.jw.org, would be greatly appreciated. For more information, please call 773-586-7900.