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Karen Musa Obituary
Karen grew up on the northwest side of Chicago and graduated from Steinmetz High School. She met Bob Musa at Hi-C Club at Steinmetz. They were married on September 16, 1961. She worked at Harris Bank until the birth of her children. They were longtime residents of Park Ridge where they were members at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. She retired from Sara Lee Hosiery after a 20 year career as a merchandiser.
She enjoyed quilting and crafts. She and Bob enjoyed traveling together across the United States.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Musa, two sons, Jeffrey (Samantha) Musa of Diamond Bar, CA and Timothy (Gretchen) Musa of Wheaton, three grandchildren, Ingrid, Tristan and Michael Musa, one sister, Beverly McCoy, one brother, Steven (Joy) Baxter and nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 16, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Main and Union St., Wheaton. Interment will follow at Town of Maine Cemetery in Park Ridge, IL.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Windsor Park Benevolent Fund, 124 Windsor Park Drive' Carol Stream IL 60188.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Karen Musa
Bob & Karen at Allanté Club Christmas,2009
John & Kerry Cortez
December 15, 2019
So very sad to hear of Karen's passing. We always enjoyed sharing the enjoyment of our 150,000 mile Allantés.
Our condolences to Bob and family.
Susan Puskar
December 12, 2019
With deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You and your family are in my prayers.
Greg Schrom
December 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Karen. It was so nice to see her when she visited Jeff in Southern California a few years back. I remember fun times with the Musas in suburban Chicago when I was a kid. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with Bob and all of Karen's family.
Eric Baum
December 11, 2019
So very sorry to hear of Karen's passing
I met Karen and Bob through the Chicagoland Allante Club and spent many good times with them at the Club's gatherings. We went to many destinations with our Allante's and were able to have wonderful experience's together. I had to move to Maine in 2011 and I dearly miss those times together and the visit they made to Maine in 2012.
Farewell till we meet again
Always remember to KEEP YOUR FORK
Karen sent this to me in 2008
KEEP YOUR FORK
There was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live.
So as she was getting her things "in order", she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
The woman also requested to be buried with her favorite Bible. Everything was in order and the pastor was preparing to leave when the woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
"There's one more thing," she said excitedly.
"What's that?"came the pastor's reply.
"This is very important," the woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."
The pastor stood looking at the woman, not knowing quite what to say.
"That surprises you, doesn't it?" the woman asked.
"Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the pastor.
The woman explained. "In all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!"
"So, I just want people to see me there in the casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder, "What's with the fork?"
Then, I want you to tell them:
"Keep your fork....The best is yet to come".
The pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the woman good-bye.
He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did.
She KNEW that something better was coming. At the funeral people were walking by the woman's casket and they saw the pretty dress she was wearing and her favorite Bible and the fork placed in her right hand.
Over and over, the pastor heard the question,
"What's with the fork?"
And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the woman shortly before she died.
He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. The pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right.
So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you oh so gently, that the best is yet to come.
December 11, 2019
Wishing well of you and your family in this time of loss.
Alexandra Minor
December 10, 2019
Aunt Karen was such a loving part of my childhood. She opened the home that she and Uncle Bob created and shared it with everyone around her. Her laugh was music and her hugs legendary. She will be missed. Much love to Bob, Jeffrey and Timothy while they mourn her passing.
December 10, 2019
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss.
Barb Frejlich
December 10, 2019
Karen, you were the most wonderful, helpful, caring friend. The Hanes (Bali) girls will always remember the fun we had at Christmas. You were generous, taught us not only our craft but to take life as it came. Never bring your work home. Leave it in the trunk and remember to save your fork. You will be missed by one and all. I'm so lucky to have known you.
December 10, 2019
Thinking of you, at this time of loss.
Jennifer Hernandez
December 9, 2019
Words cannot express how much this beautiful lady will be missed. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her contagious laugh. Such a warm, loving woman. I was proud to call her my Aunt.
Our condolences to you all.
December 9, 2019
I am thinking about you and sending love.
December 9, 2019
Karen was a truly magnificent loving person. Rest in peace, you will be missed.
Janet Rosdahl
December 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to Bob and his children on the loss of Karen. I remember Karen from Park Ridge, IL, a person of vibrancy, laughter and big smiles. She was always joking with my brother, Roger and remember many, many happy times together in the neighborhood.
May you all find comfort in knowing she is with our maker, our Lord. May The Lord's Blessing comfort you in your loss.
Janet Rosdahl
Salem, WI
Pat Morrison
December 8, 2019
My sincere condolences.
Janet Puskar
December 6, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Bob Musa
December 6, 2019
Karen, after a five year courtship, 58 years of marriage and raising two wonderful children you still loved me and I you. You're gone too soon. Thank you for what we had.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
December 12, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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