Age 74, passed away at Bronson Hospital on January 7, 2024. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on August 27, 1949. Karen was kind and loving. The joy of her life was raising her children and her world revolved around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took an interest in people and was a great conversationalist. When able she liked taking trips to the Mackinaw Island area. Karen had a strong faith in the Lord and attended church in Galesburg. Her smile and laughter will be missed by all who know her. She is survived by two children, Michael (Jennifer) Woodard, Laurie (Karl) Jutzi; grandchildren, Ericka (Shawn) Camburn, Tyler Woodard, Adriana (Cory) Elkins, Alyssa Woodard; great-grandchildren, Payton and Lucas Camburn, Ellie Elkins; siblings, Howard, Theresa, Lenord, Georginette and James; nieces, Tracy and Melissa; extended family and friends. She was preceded in passing by her father, Howard West; mother, Sybil (Robert) Rodenberger; a son-in-law, Rick Knight; siblings, Patrcia and Charlene.