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Karen Frye Obituary
Born: Aug. 14, 1948
Died: Aug. 8, 2007
She loved her family and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Karen L. Frye, 58, of Blue Springs, Mo., died Wednesday Aug. 8, 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Karen was born Aug. 14, 1948, to Raymond and Alvera (Hunter) Wingate. She attended school in Crystal Lake, where she met her husband, Leroy. She eloped with her high school sweetheart to Michigan on Feb. 4, 1967. Karen was a homemaker and also worked part time at Macy's as a bookkeeper. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her husband, Leroy; a daughter, Corinna (Rodney) Wills of Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Bradlee James and Chelsea Raye Garetson; her brothers, Larry (Suzanne) Wingate, David (Pat) Wingate, Duane (Gail) Wingate, Keith (Shirley) Wingate and Kevin (Anne) Wingate, all of Illinois; a sister, Lynnette (Matt) Reinert of Colorado; her mother, Alvera Wingate of Illinois; her best friend, Sally Breezer; her mother-in-law, Avanelle Frye of Illinois; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Karen and Dave Shepard of Minnesota, Larry Frye, Aleeta (Lyndel) Stewart, Sandy Crayton, Kathy (Al) LaSarre, and Inge Frye, all of Illinois; and a loving extended family.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, and her father in 2005.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at First Congregational Church in Crystal Lake.
For information, call Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs at (816) 229-3276 or visit www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
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Tom Pearson
August 14, 2007
Leroy, we were very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. When we read the obituary in the paper, it really brought us back to Feb 4, 1967, a snow storm I believe.
With deepest sympathy,
Tom and Jan Pearson
Jon & Charlotte Zimmerman
August 14, 2007
Our deepest sympathy Lee.
Monica Stenerson
August 13, 2007
Lee & Corinna,
My deepest sympathy. Karen touched the hearts of so many. I treasure the many memories we made thru the years. May her strenth & love sustain you.
Tami (Lawton) Flynn
August 13, 2007
Leroy,Corinna and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was a great woman...and I truly believe God only takes the BEST. I remember Lee, Karen and Corinna coming to Wonewoc to visit us alot when I was growing up or we would make the visit to Portage to visit them. Karen always had a sweet disposition, soft spoken demeanor, and a very kind soul. People like Karen bless this world, as we are all blessed to have known her.
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Tonya (Lawton)Gile
August 13, 2007
Leroy, Corinna, and family,
I was very sad to hear that Karen
had passed. I have many memories
of being with all of you growing up.
My fondest memory is going shopping
with Karen, Corinna, my mom, and Tami. Then we would go to Pizza Hut!
I remember that she really liked
the cheese bread, and so did I! She
was a very wonderful person. I will
remember her always. My blessings go
out to all of you.
My mom,Tami, Ciarra, Savana and
myself will be coming on Thursday
Tasha (Lawton) Pedretti
August 13, 2007
Leroy and Corinna,
I am so sad to hear of Karen's passing. I remember her laugh and how it reminded me of singing. She was one of the nicest people I ever met. My mom and I will see you in Crystal Lake on Thursday. My dad sends his sympathy to you both. Love, Tasha
Karen with her nephew Spencer in Summer '06
August 12, 2007
Karen with Brother David
August 11, 2007
Susan Bainbridge/Bauer
August 11, 2007
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Karen and I became best friends in kindergarten and our friendship continued through high school. Although we lost touch for a while as adults, I thought of her often and the wonderful memories she helped create through the years. I enjoyed our recent exchange of Christmas cards and news of our families. I know she will be missed deeply by you.
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