Service Details
Per Harriet’s request, a celebration of her life will take place in the future.
Harriet Cariello, 71, of Caledonia passed away on July 23, 2024
She was born in Waukegan, IL and was the daughter of John and Inger (nee: Hansen) Kuijer
On October 11, 1975 she was married to Rudy Cariello, Jr.
Harriet had been employed as a secretary with Ascension Hospital for nearly 35 years.
Survivors include her husband Rudy, her sister Ann (George) Smith and their children Danielle and Jeremy. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Theresa M Cariello, her sister-in-law Theresa S Cariello, her brother-in-law Steve (Carol) Cariello and nieces Laure (Rob) Tyree and Allision Cariello.
She is also survived by her son, Paul Kuijer and her granddaughter Autumn Kuijer.
Harriet’s interests were wide and varied including archery, fishing, hunting, camping and travel. She also enjoyed beadwork, jewelry making, macrame, astrology, palmistry, gardening, cooking and feeding all the critters in her yard.
Harriet was a very spiritual person and that was comforting to her near the end of her life.
Several years ago, she established the “Harriet Cariello Foundation”, through the business “Dynamics of Healing” to help those less fortunate get the physical help they need.
Kathy Perkins says
For my very dear friend and neighbor Harriet. Kind and generous to a fault. Always with a smile or hardy laugh. That’s the Harriet I’ve come to know. And whenever I see a big toad I can hear her voice saying “that’s a breeder!” She was a wonderful combination of interesting and fun. Harriet you will be so missed!!
Tony Trotta says
I Met Harriet At St. Luke’s Hospital When She Worked In The Purchasing Department. She Was Always A Pleasure To Work With And A Pleasure To Talk With And We Shared Many Laughs Together. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Carrillo Family. Rest In Peace Harriet.
Kathy And Jim Curlee says
She was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. I will alway remember our fishing adventures and warm conversations. Rest In Peace Harriet.
Marjory Ackerman says
Harriet ws one of my very Best Friends for many years. She was very interesting and knew so much about a variety of life skills. She was always very kind to my Famiily and my kids. She will be deeply missed. Fly with the Angels Harriet! ❤️
Kenneth Johnson says
I knew Harriet back in 1972 for a short while. Paul was about a year old. Anyhow, she was a very nice, sweet thoughtful gentle person with a beautiful smile.
No, I have not seen or talked to Harriet for the last 50 years but, in the short while, I did know her left a permanent positive impression of her on me for life.
So sad to hear of her passing away. My sincere condolences to her family and many long-time friends.
Nancy Schatzman says
Dear Rudy and family, I was so sorry hearing of Harriet’s passing. Whenever we met and many of those times was in the hospital, she always was so friendly and kind and always with a smile. My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Dan Cribari says
I worked with Harriet at St Luke’s Hospital. She was always helpful and pleasure to talk to. My thoughts and prayers go out to Harriet’s family.
Karen Strube says
I worked with Harriett at All Saints she was always a pleasant and helpful person. My sympathies to her family.
aunt Elin says
We never forget 1972 when you Harriet , Paul and John, my brother
Visit us here in Sweden.You got a fonecall from Rudy and you talk a
Very very long time, non of you did not think about how much it should
Cost, but we vere happy for your happynes and you got a long Life together.