Karen M. Benesh, 69 of Hampshire, died peacefully, October 26, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.
Visitation will be from 5-8:00pm on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home- 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. There will be a prayer service at 8:00pm on Thursday, also at the funeral home.
Karen was born February 21, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Raymond and Helen Lysien. In 1976 she married her husband Steven B. Benesh. She worked for State Farm Insurance as a secretary for many years. Karen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, collecting antiques and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 40plus years, her children, Jennell (Jonathan) Mellor, Steve M. Benesh, and Julie (Craig) Young and by her seven grandchildren, Tameron, Savanah (Ryan), Eric, Trevor, Halen and Brody and by one step great grandson, Music.
She is preceded in death by her parents and by her grandson, Damon Young.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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My deepest sorrow on the loss of my sweet friend Karen who was always an Angel on Earth so without a doubt she is our Angel in Heaven! Miss you and Love my Dear Friend!!❤️❤️????????????????????