Karen Kollmann

Karen Kollmann, age 61, of Greenview, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born August 27, 1961 in Watseka, Illinois, the daughter of John and Virginia (Washington) Harry.

Karen married Kendall Kollmann on October 11, 1980 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Crescent City, Illinois.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Kendall; children, Thomas Kollmann, Amanda Kollmann, and Paul (wife Lauren) Kollmann; two granddaughters, Emma and Adison; soon-to-be grandson, Oliver; mother, Virginia Harry; sister, Karla (husband Kavin) Sampson; mother-in-law, Velora Kollmann; brother-in-law, Randy (wife Rhonda) Kollmann and their children.

She was preceded in death by her father, John.

Karen graduated from Crescent Iroquois High School in 1979, where she met her high school sweetheart, Kendall.

Karen was a home daycare provider while she raised her three children.  She then worked as a bookkeeper at LPS Express in Athens and Menard County Farm Bureau.  Most recently she enjoyed working part-time at Cracker Barrel in Lincoln.

Karen was fully devoted to her family.  She loved spending time with her husband and children, spoiling her two granddaughters, and looking forward to meeting her grandson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Greenview Christian Church.  Family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until time of memorial ceremony at 11:30 AM.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorial contributions can be made to Greenview Christian Church or Menard County EMS.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.