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Arlington Heights mother, Karen Wessel, drowns after saving 3 children

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Friday, July 25, 2014
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
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Karen Wessel is being remembered as a hero.
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