Karen M. Herbst

Born: April 16, 1940Died: Feb. 27, 2007She loved gardening and cooking NORTHBROOK--Karen M. Herbst, age 66 of Northbrook, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 at her home. She was born April 16, 1940 in Kenosha, Wis., the daughter of the late Elmer and Laura (Anderson) Rentner. She had worked as the billing manager for Utilities, Inc in Northbrook before her retirement in 2000. On Oct. 15, 1960 she married Wayne R. Herbst in Antioch, and he preceded her in death on November 24, 1995. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey of Northbrook and David (Georgia) of Victorville, Calif.; six grandchildren and her sister. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jean. The funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. on March 3, 2007 at the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch, with visitation starting at 11 a.m. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery in Antioch. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American Lung Association or the A.S.P.C.A. in her memory. Please sign her guestbook at www.strangfh.com. Please sign the Guest Book at www.LakeCountyJournals.com/obits