Karen Daye Obituary
Karen L. Daye 84, of Tinley Park, IL was born in Chicago to the late Albert and Leona (nee Ulrich) Spotten and passed away March 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald H Daye; loving mother of Robin (the late Patrick) Maher, Wendy Skala, and Matthew (Michelle) Daye; proud grandmother of Glenn (Michelle), Tim (Lauren), Danielle (Keith), Craig, Lindsey (Roy), Ronnie (Patricia), Megan, and Miranda; great grandmother of Andrew, Alexa, Kaci, Cami, Calvin, Lucille, Tim Jr., Jackson, Reese, Tristan, Xander, and Sebastian; great great grandmother of Eliana; dear sister of Sandra (James) Melton, the late Joyce, the late Janice, and the late Albert Jr.; former son in law Glenn Rarrat; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
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