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Karla Guengerich Obituary
PEKIN - Karla Denise (Day) Guengerich, 35, of 2319 Broadway, Apartment 3B8, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006, at her home.
Born Dec. 23, 1970, in Peoria to Kenneth Wayne and Shirley Annette (Ryals) Day, she married Richard Harland Guengerich on April 16, 1999, in Pekin. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother and stepfather, Shirley and Darrell Seelye of Manito; father and stepmother, Kenneth and Gini Day of Quitman, Ark.; one son, Noah J. Guengerich of Pekin; one stepdaughter, Kendra R. Guengerich of Toluca; one stepson, Clayton T. Guengerich of Toluca; four brothers, Scott M. (Shari) Seelye of Celina, Texas, William L. "Bill" (Stephanie) Seelye of Plano, Texas, Joshua L. Seelye of Washington and Jason L. Seelye of St. Charles; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Her grandparents preceded her in death.
She was a 1990 graduate of Tremont High School.
Karla was a student at Career Logics Institute of Hair Design in Pekin. Previously, she provided day care in her home for several years.
Karla enjoyed writing and loved to laugh.
Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for her son, Noah Guengerich in care of CEFCU.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Debbi Clewell (Schmied)
June 6, 2006
Karla and I had lost contact over the past few years but she was a big part of my life as a friend, neighbor (Tazewell Rd), and "Aunt" to my son, Jesse, when he was small. She had a wonderful smile, laugh, and heart...she will be missed terribly. I will keep my memories of her alive by speaking of her and sharing our fun "stories" & photos of her with my son.
My thoughts and prayers are with Noah, her parents, and all of her family & friends. May your memories bring you comfort & peace.
tracy johnson reynolds
June 5, 2006
Dear Karla, It hasn't been that long since the last time that we spoke, so I will hold your smile close to me. I will cherish the years that we were friends in high school and after. FTTE
Penni Cooper-Sams
June 5, 2006
I went to highschool with Scott. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I pray that God will carry you through this time of need.
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