Karen Michelle Huftalin
Karen Michelle Huftalin
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Karen Huftalin Obituary
Died: Nov. 1, 2007; in Malta
She was a member of Sycamore United Methodist Church
MALTA - Karen Michelle Huftalin, 43, of rural Malta, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of William Francis FitzPatrick and H. Jean (Masterton) FitzPatrick. She married Berton Charles Huftalin on Feb. 29, 1992, in West Allis, Wis.
She formerly worked as a personal trainer for Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services in Watertown, Wis., and as a personal trainer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She was also a salesperson for D.O.T.S. and for Tastefully Simple. She was a graduate of Watertown High School and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.
She was a member of Sycamore United Methodist Church, the B.S.F. bible study group and was a former leader, Tres Dias, a former member of Crystal Lake Rotary Club, and was active in Landmark Education. She was a former chairman of Market Day at Eswood School.
Survivors include her husband, Bert Huftalin, of rural Malta; three sons, Frank, Noah, and Lance Huftalin, all at home; her mother, Jean FitzPatrick of Sycamore; two brothers, Kevin (Joanne) FitzPatrick of Minocqua, Wis., and Keith (Andree) FitzPatrick of Norcross, Ga.; two aunts, Phyllis (Charles) Manz of Bloomfield, Mich., and Janice Ream of Detroit; two uncles, David (Barbara) Masterton of Mt. Dora, Fla., and Gary Stodelle of Rockford; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Saundra Huftalin of rural Malta; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, a uncle, Walter Ream; and an aunt, Lenore Masterton.
Interment was in Greenview Cemetery in Esmond.
A memorial fund is established in care of Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information, call 815-895-6589.
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Jan Bass
November 12, 2007
Mr.Huftalin & family; I'm sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your wife. I met her at B.S.F. just briefly since I noticed her name and asked her if she knew Ray and Marge H. She said they are still in Iowa? Marge had been in a Christian Womens Bible St. with me and they had dinner at our house before they left. I sure wish you would say hello to them for me. If Marge has time to send a note to me that would be great.
Again, I know the hurt is so great at this time. May the Lord be a real present help in this time of need. God Bless you all.Jan Bass
Stephanie Beischer (Sommers)
November 7, 2007
I knew Karen many years ago when she was still living in Watertown. My mother worked with her on the Miss Watertown pageant. I grew close to her in the years following - she was like a big sister to me. I'll never forget the weekend she had me spend with her in Whitewater. She made quite an impression on me.
She was such a kind person and I've thought about her often over the years. I am so very sad to hear of her passing.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
God Bless,
Michelle Tansley (Hickey)
November 6, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Karens passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her through tastefully simple. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Lopez (Dummer)
November 6, 2007
Bert,
I only met your wife once and she made a wonderful first impression. You were blessed to have her in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Mary and Chuck McClurg
November 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Karen was a gift to all who knew her and we were blessed to have her for as long as we did. She is now in God's presence and knows true peace.
Carrie Dominguez
November 2, 2007
Karen was an strong, inspirational woman. We attened the same church and offten shared a pew. She will be deeply missed. May God be with her family and friends in this time of grief.
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