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Obaidah Gresham Obituary
Auburn, IL—Obaidah Karen (Walsh) Gresham, 62, of Auburn, passed away May 4, 2020.
She was born Sept. 20, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of James and Dolores Rock Walsh. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her oldest daughter, Molly Sue Walsh.
Karen was a master weaver and an in home care provider to the elderly. She had a talent for making hand woven dolls; sharing hundreds over her lifetime.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry; her sons, Omar Kazali, Zaid (Nicole) Kazali, Abdullah (Eman) Kazali, Belal (Rama) Kazali; her daughters, Hajer (Wael) Kazali, Eman (Ala) Kazali, Arabiah (Wesam) Kazali, Mohmina (Mustafa) Kazali, Ameena (Fadi) Kazali, Khadeja (Khaled) Kazali and Asma (Ahmed) Kazali; 35 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Michele, Connie, Steve, Cathy, Paula, Thad, Patrick, Sheila, Chris and Candy; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Private family graveside services will be held at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Loami. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Peace will be upon her soul with each contribution made to Auburn Food Bank, PO Box 168, Auburn, IL 62615.
Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com
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Eugenia Gleeson
May 9, 2020
Sorry for your lost.shell be missed bless the family
Shirley Mcglennon
May 9, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Walsh/Gresham families. Im so very sorry for your loss. May her spirit live on forever through her family and friends.
Debbie Gerdanc
May 8, 2020
My heart goes out to the family of Obaidah.
Sandy Kluge
May 8, 2020
My thoughts are with the Walsh family for their loss.
Kim Miller
May 8, 2020
May our loving thoughts rest in the hearts of her family at this difficult time.
Roxanne Campbell
May 8, 2020
Wonderful woman Prayers of peace to your family! C u in heaven sweet friend!
Cynthia Peterson
May 8, 2020
Prayers to all her loved ones. So sorry for your loss.
Betsy Jones
May 7, 2020
Prayers for your family .sorry for loss
Betsy Jones
May 7, 2020
Prayers for your family .sorry for loss
May 7, 2020
Prayers for your family .sorry for loss
Michele Walsh
May 7, 2020
Peace my sweet sister. I love you. Always and forever.
Colleen White
May 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family. Prayers for all of you.
Colleen (Tuttle) White
Diane Seelbach
May 7, 2020
Pure senseless of tragic. May you be with our Heavenly Father in peace. Prayers and understanding and forgiveness to the family at this sorrowful time. May you find the strength to endure God Bless
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