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Karen Fletcher Obituary
WYOMING - Karen Sue Fletcher, 62, of Wyoming passed away and she took the hand of Jesus at 11:07 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Karen was born on January 7, 1956 in Peoria, the daughter of Richard G. and Marie M. (Elsasser) Seidel.
Surviving are three sisters, Jean Metzger of Morton, Rita (Dr. Ralph) Seward of Peoria and Shirley (Dave) Bauman of Roland, AR; step-mother, Marlene Seidel of Peoria; step-sister, Marie (Adam) White of Washington; three nephews, Trent and Scott Metzger and Trace Bauman; two step-nieces, Lauren Hoerr and Ava White; three step-nephews, Jordan, Ethan and Jared Hoerr; three great-nieces; and two great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Dale Seidel; and brother-in-law, Jim Metzger.
Karen received her LPN certification from Blackhawk College in Kewanee. She worked as an LPN at Proctor Hospital and the American Red Cross. She last worked at Quality Cable and Components in Wyoming for 17 years. She loved her dogs, Snickers and Doodles and spending time gardening. Karen also enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Wyoming American Legion Post 91.
Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville. Erik Givens will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the funeral home and also from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Princeville Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Princeville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wyoming Ambulance Service or Akron-Princeville Ambulance Service or Akron-Princeville Fire Department.
Condolences may be left for Karen's family on her tribute wall at www.haskellhott.com.
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Diana Johnson
May 1, 2018
Jean, Scott, Trent & Family,
We are sad to read of Karen's passing. We hope the many happy memories will help you get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ed & Diana Johnson
Peoria, IL
April 30, 2018
Dear Ones,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sympathy,
Leland and Barb Zimmerman
toni flowers morrison
April 28, 2018
Sending prayers to the family. Could someone please have Rita or Ralph Seward get ahold of me please. May she rest in peace.
Angela Gerard
April 28, 2018
I used to work with Karen at Breeze Inc in Wyoming in the 80's....we shared a lot of good times together..R.I.P.
Donna Tupper
April 28, 2018
Jean and Rita, So sad to read of Karen's passing. I didn't know her well but I will never forget her wonderful smile. I'm sure you have lots of fun memories. Warmly, Donna
April 27, 2018
You were such a kind soul. I am going to miss our lunches and texts so very much. Hugs & Blessings..may you be at peace and pain free with God..Love you
Stephanie Bridgeman
April 27, 2018
Sorry for your loss Rita. All my love.
Joe & Becky Beck
April 27, 2018
Karen was a very sweet lady, she will be missed. May God wrap his arms around the family and may they find comfort in him! We will miss her and her babies, Snickers & Doodles.
April 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss
Kathy & Mike Rose
Linda Eddy
April 27, 2018
Extending my deepest sympathy to the family
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