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Karen Hoefer Obituary
Karen E. Hoefer, age 71 of Dakota, IL passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at home. She was born on October 10, 1948 in Freeport, IL to the late Glen and Alice (Fogel) Schnitzler. Karen married George Hoefer on August 23, 1972 in Freeport.
She was a 1966 graduate of Freeport High School and later graduated from Lamolo Cosmetology School. She had started as a beautician at Ida’s Beauty Shop and went on to work for several other Beauty Shops, lastly working for Park View Nursing Home for over 25 years. Karen loved reading and watching the Hallmark and Lifetime channels. She was an animal lover and especially fond of her dog, Angel. She also enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband and was a licensed HAM Radio operator. Karen loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Christmas was always her favorite time of the year.
She is survived by her husband, George of Dakota; her three daughters, Teresa (Bill) Heinrich of Freeport, Cherie Hoefer of Freeport, and Mandi (Ken) Milliken of Freeport; her son, Steve Hoefer of Freeport; her nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Don and Harold “Spud” Meyers; and two sisters, Marilyn “Sis” Meyers Uhe and Marian “Cel” Meyers Fransen.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota at 10:00 a.m. There will be a visitation on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. also at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established for FHN Hospice and FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center.
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Sheila Acker Grafton
January 9, 2020
I love this lady. She lived next door when I was younger. She was such a beautiful person. She was like family to us. I am going to miss her a lot. God has another Angel now. I wonder if she'll see my dad.
Carole Andres
January 6, 2020
Karen Hoever was a special person. I missed her when she left Parkview as their stylist. No one can ever replace her wit, her laugh, her sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Will there be service? Will there be a burial that we might attend?
Rest in peace, Karen. Peace and love Carole Andres
Chyrll (Heck) Rohde Lincoln
December 26, 2019
Sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We would laugh and reminisce about class of 66 at Shear Design years ago.
Margaret&Jim Hoefer
December 23, 2019
Jim and I are so very sad to hear Karen has passed. We will hold her close to our hearts always. We are unable to come to say goodbye since Jim's diagnosis of Parkinson's.. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love to you all, Jim & Margaret
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Vicki Stebbins
December 19, 2019
My prayers go out to Karen's loved ones and friends.
David Rundall
December 19, 2019
RIP Karen, you will be missed!
Mark & Bonnie Germain
December 19, 2019
George and Family,
Mark and I are so sorry to learn of the passing of Karen. She was an adorable redhead who enjoyed life to the fullest. People around her enjoyed her beauty, smile and her wonderful personality.
May God bless all of you at this time and rejoice in her memories.
Jami Parker
December 17, 2019
Sorry to hear that Karen has lost her life. She was such a fun and serious person throughout High School and was great to be around. I can still hear her voice and laugh. Our condolences to your family. RIP Karen. Class of "66.
Bob Harris
December 17, 2019
George, Family and Friends, I am sorry to learn of Karen's passing. May you find comfort knowing she loved all of you.
Diane Sorn
December 17, 2019
Im so very sorry to be seeing this announcement today. I graduated FHS with Karen and remember her beautiful red hair and freckles and her exuberance and laughter, especially in the several gym classes we shared. Weve bumped into each other over the years and her quick smile has not faded in the least. Im truly sorry for this loss for your entire family. I will post her obituary along with her class picture on The Class of 66 pages on Facebook. Gone too soon! Rest In Peace Karen, safe in the arms of Jesus.
Sincerely, in Christ, I pray for your family.
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Dec
23
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Walker Mortuary, Ltd. - Freeport321 West Main Street, Freeport, IL 61032
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24
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Walker Mortuary, Ltd. - Freeport321 West Main Street, Freeport, IL 61032