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Karen Michael Obituary
Karen S. Michael
November 25, 1952-October 19, 2021
ROCK ISLAND-Karen S. Michael, 68, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 at her home.
A visitation to celebrate her life will be held from 5:00-8:00pm Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Memorials may be left to QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan.
Karen was born on November 25, 1952 in Moline, the daughter of Gayne and Shirley (Walker) Robinson. She was a graduate of Orion High School.
She had been the co-owner of the QC Corporation for 30 years before pursuing her dream to sing professionally.
Karen was a avid collector of elephants and shiny things, specifically copper décor and big earrings. She had a passionate commitment to animal rescue and saved numerous animals in need. Karen never passed on a bargain and loved sifting through thrift stores and garage sales. She loved fast things, including boats, motorcycles and roller coasters. Karen followed her dream to sing professionally, later in life and always said that she lived her life with the belief that you always have options and must always look for the silver lining.
Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved friend, Jan Ryden, Moline; Children and spouses, Sam (Claire Richards) Michael, Winona, MN, Angie (Brian) Moss, Davenport, Iowa, Jeff (Becky) Michael, Reynolds, Illinois, Francis (Heather Wages) Michael, Davenport, Iowa, Alison (George Hall) Michael, Davenport, Iowa; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; siblings, David Robinson, Cambridge, Illinois, Jayne Burmeister, LeClaire, Iowa, Jim Robinson, Cambridge and Carol Green.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gayne Robinson and Shirley and Robert Walker; former husband, Francis Raymond Michael II; brother, Larry Robinson and sister, Vicki Robinson.
Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jan Hawk
October 25, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your sister Jayne. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. Keep her memories close to your heart!
Elaine Kresse
October 24, 2021
I knew Karen as a compassionate care giver and entertainer. She helped by aunt as a caregiver, and entertained me in public places and at Ridgecrest. She was a lovely woman. I believe she told me she went to California to sign up for one of the first talent TV shows. She will be missed by many.
Family friend
October 23, 2021
She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She did a wonderful job raising her children, and she had a truly amazing singing voice.
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