Obituary of Karen Bauer

Karen L. Bauer (nee Burkhalter) Age 48. Passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. She was born October 5, 1965 in Kenosha, WI to the late Ellen (nee Ashmore) and Lawrence Burkhalter. Karen had resided in the Plainfield/Joliet area the past 18 years. Beloved wife of James Bauer; loving mother of Anthony Bauer; dearest daughter of Lawrence (the late Ellen) Burkhalter; granddaughter of Hubert Ashmore; fond sister of Aaron (Betty) Burkhalter; dear aunt of eight; also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her mother. Karen was an excellent homemaker who loved baking, cooking, her pugs and Steven King novels. She also worked for awhile at Gander Mountain and Riverview Elementary School in the cafeteria. She was an extreme Blackhawks, Packers and Nascar fan. Visitation for Karen L. Bauer will be held Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Funeral services Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. For information: (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com