PEKIN - Karen I. McCollum, 62, of Pekin passed away at 6:54 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born July 6, 1952, in Oceanside, Calif., to David and Cora (Gorell) Martinez, she married Bradley A. McCollum on Oct. 5, 1996, in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Michelle (Lawrence) Sund and one son, Chuck Slagel, both of Pekin; two granddaughters, Nikki Slagel of Hopedale and Charli Slagel of Pekin; one great-granddaughter, Ryleigh of Hopedale; one brother, David (Cheryl) Martinez of Pekin; two sisters, Karleen (John) Dedmon of Kent, Wash., and Karol (Charles) Isbell of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Karen had worked for the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino for the last 22 years, last working May 20.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Karen loved family, shopping, gardening and motorcycles. She was also an avid collector of Native American artifacts.
Karen will be greatly missed by her loving dogs, Toby and Hunter.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
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Karen had a twinkle in her eye that made you think she knew some magic secret that helped her see only the good in people. We miss her, and we extend sincere sympathy to her family.
Charles and Jerry Wood
June 30, 2015
Michelle, Chuck, Nikki and Charlie: I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I hope that your memories sustain you through this hard time.
Jimmy Ward
June 27, 2015
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