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Karen M. Dolan

1948 - 2014

BORN

1948

DIED

2014

Karen Dolan Obituary

Karen M. Dolan Born: March 7, 1948; Streator, IL Died: Jan. 22, 2014; Morris, IL Karen M. Dolan, age 65 of Dwight, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2014, at Morris Hospital, Morris. Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dwight, 515 E. Stonewall Road, until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 pm, with Rev. William Mitschke officiating. Inurnment will follow at Goodfarm Cemetery, Dwight. Born March 7, 1948 in Streator, Karen was a daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Beiswanger) Bruback. She was educated in Goodfarm and Dwight schools, graduating in 1966. She married John "Jack " Dolan. They were later divorced. She is survived by a daughter, Robin (John) Charron, Valparaiso, IN; two sons, Joseph (Laura) Dolan, Washington, and Casey (Stefanie) Dolan, Dwight; five grandchildren, Nick, Alex, Bailey, Sarah and Katy Dolan; and three sisters, Delores Herman of Morris, Barbara Anderson of Dwight and Beverly Beecher of LeRoy. She was preceded in death by her parents. Karen worked as a childcare provider at 1747 Bowl in Dwight. She also worked for many years as a machine operator for Coils. Karen was a league bowler. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, camping and fishing. She also enjoyed socializing, especially at Dwight Harvest Days. Send online condolences at http://www.hagermemorial.com/

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Published by Morris Herald-News on Jan. 24, 2014.

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Sarah

November 19, 2024

I miss you

Maryellen (Bush) Little

January 30, 2014

Karen was my very first friend at the Trinity Lutheran church and Goodfarm school. Our Mothers took us along to all the Ladies Aid meetings and we would play with our dolls. Karen and the whole Bruback family will always be among my fondest childhood memories. Maryellen

Ninfa Gonzalez

January 28, 2014

My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you all.

Laura Valdez

January 27, 2014

Darla Fuller sends her sympathies and prayers to the family. She and Karen became good friends at Heritage and Darla will miss her greatly. Signed, her sister, Mikie

January 25, 2014

I am writing for my mother, Virginia Wollgast and myself, Sandy Lichner Wollgast, and We want to express our sympathy. Our families reach back to the 40's and 50's til now. I remember going to their house for visits with their family. Both families have long been members of Trinity. We have served in many activities. Beverly was my Sunday School teacher for some years. My folks loved this family and their work for Trinity and our LORD JESUS CHRIST!! Sandy

Erv & Barb Daniels

January 25, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss of Karen. She was so proud of her children and loved them dearly. Our deepest sympathy to her family and know we are thinking of you.

Bill Sole

January 25, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy to Karens family. May you all have comfort in memories. +

January 24, 2014

You have our heartfelt sympathy with the passing of your loved one. May the memories you keep in your heart bring you peace.

With deepest sympathy ~ Al & Pam Galloway

Ron & Sharon Vining

January 24, 2014

We would like to express our sympathy to Karen family. she was a great person she always at the ball games in the past. I worked with her many yrs. until the plant burnt and closed. I had not seen her in a long time. SO joe and everyone our deepest sympathy to your all and know we are thinking of you. Friends Ron & Sharon Vining

Anne Foster

January 24, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. I so enjoyed working with Karen. She was a special person.

D. McCray

January 23, 2014

Extending Deepest Sympathy to the Family. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort and strengthen you at this very difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:3

Jennifer Tunberg

January 22, 2014

she was the one.
she would sit and laugh, and listen.
I lost her though.
she was my best friend,
but I hated to let her go.
she would smile, even in my dream's.

I will miss you karen
I love you karen RIP

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Trinity Lutheran Church

515 E. Stonewall Road, Dwight, IL

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Memorial service

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Trinity Lutheran Church

515 E. Stonewall Road, Dwight, IL

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Goodfarm Cemetery

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