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Sharon Herington
March 5, 2024
Remembering a beautiful lady! Karen would be so proud of her daughter, Rachel, who is an amazing young woman,
Sharon Herington
March 5, 2021
I will always remember Karen as a vibrant, energetic, and joyful woman. Whenever she entered a room, she lit it up with her smile and love. Her legacy is two wonderful young adults who carry on her zest for life and love for others.
March 23, 2017
So very sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She fought a very brave fight versus a vicious disease. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teri (Hoen) Govekar, Josh, Geoff and Jeremy
Daniel Gray
March 18, 2017
Aloha spirit with your ohana, I am glad to have met an amazing individual...
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Kevin Kick
March 18, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Mary Ellen Hodapp
March 18, 2017
Our thoughts are with you during your time of grieving. We know you will always treasure your great memories with Karen. We are sure that she is now watching over all of you, providing the same love and unending support. God bless you, and all who loved Karen.
Mary Ellen & Ron Hodapp
Terri & Wells Frice
March 17, 2017
Prayers for family. Sorry for your loss.
Katherine Aynilian
March 17, 2017
What a sad day for us learning that Karen had lost this battle. I always called her my "gardening buddy". (We had plots next to each other for a couple years). Even though she was gone from teaching us at the Complex for a long time, she was frequently in our thoughts and in our prayers. She has a special place in my heart. I will miss her, as she continues to find her way into my daily thoughts...till we meet again, my friend....Our condolences to Garret and Rachel, and Karen's sisters and brother.
Margaret & Jim McCarthy
March 17, 2017
We remember Karen from the time she moved into our new neighborhood of Blueberry Hill, Libertyville. She was only 10 years old. She weathered many hardships, was devoted to her family, good to her widowed mother, and cheerful and welcoming to all!
We are so sad that her life was cut short, but it was lived to the full while she was on this earth. Who can do more?
sue herbes
March 16, 2017
Karen you always had the best smile.You encouraged all to fittness.I miss you.Sue
helen roberts
March 16, 2017
RIP Dear Karen. Will always remember your smile. My deepest sympathy to Rachel, her brother, and all Karen's family and many, many friends whoever she has touched in her short time here on earth.
March 16, 2017
Thinking of you, Rachel and Garrett, and praying for peace and wonderful memories during this time of loss. Your mom was one of a kind...a true ray of sunshine! Dohn and Sharon Herington
carrie cullen
March 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss , Karen was a great woman. I knew her in high school a few yrs after graduation I had signed up for an aerobics class at Baxter labs when I walked in she let out that laugh and told me I was in for a ride now. What a blast.
Janice Sage-Burns
March 15, 2017
My sincere condolences go out to the Meserve family. Through out high school, if Karen was not leading a cheer at a pep rally or wrestling game...she was singing her "little heart out". Or if you saw Karen passing in the hall from a class, you knew that Judy was not far behind. Karen was taken from this earth at such an early age. She will be greatly missed by all that she inspired in her life time. So, Karen...if I look up into the sky and hear the angels "singing" I will know that you are amongst them. R.I.P. my friend...classmate
Libertyville Days-beer tent :)
Jan Clark
March 15, 2017
Riding 35 miles for the cure- Leukemia Lymphoma
Jan Clark
March 15, 2017
Judy Stahl
March 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to Karen's family. She was one of those special people that will never be forgotten. I already miss her smile! So glad that she lived life to it's fullest.
Tim and Diane Mahoney
March 15, 2017
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.
Linda Nissenbaum
March 14, 2017
Thinking of you and your family Claudia and hoping that your wonderful memories will sustain all of you during this very difficult time. Linda Nissenbaum
Kim Conner
March 14, 2017
Garrett our family will be keeping you, your sister, and family in our prayers. May The Lord comfort you.
Kyle Lindblom
March 14, 2017
A great person. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Maria Hutchins
March 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Karen a long time ago when she was teaching aerobics classes in Mundelein. She kept us going and made us laugh at the same time. Karen was a caring person and I loved chatting with her after class. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Suzanne Logan
March 14, 2017
Garrett, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person and raised such a great son. I will remember her fondly.
Bart Leathers
March 14, 2017
Condolences to Garrett and the rest of the family from Bart and Marilyn Leathers as well as the extended Cardinals/Stars and Dirtbags baseball family.
Dawn Johnson
March 14, 2017
I remember the first boot camp class I took of Karen's in Mundelein and it was then I knew we needed her for the Libertyville Sports Complex. She kicked my butt and that wasn't easy to do. Karen was a ball of energy and will be truly missed. I wish I could be there this weekend but I will be out of town.
Linda & Don Rolen
March 14, 2017
Don & I are saddened to hear about your loss. She will be missed by many. We'll Pray for y'all. Our Condolences & Prayers
Beth Barber
March 14, 2017
Garrett and Rachel, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Barbers
Steve Young
March 14, 2017
Our prayers are with you and your family's loss. Karen was the ultimate Team Mom for our soccer team. She made our team banner and booked our parties. Nancy had the pleasure of playing on Karen's soccer team and is glad she was playing with her instead of against her. I had the delight of coaching her for a season. She always played tough but fair, this probably describes her in life also.
Again our deepest condolences.
Steve
Amy Eiserman
March 13, 2017
I so enjoyed working with Karen at the Mundelein Park District. But before that she was my very energetic aerobics instructor. Her class was so much fun. My deepest condolences to her family. Karen was a wonderful person who will be missed.
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