Karen Vonbehren

Karen VonBehren, age 57, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, November 24, at her residence.

Karen was born December 23, 1960 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Eugene and Betty Walsh.

She is survived by two sons, Brett Mohr and Jacob VonBehren; two grandchildren, Liam and Kylee Mohr; parents, Eugene and Betty Walsh; siblings, Kathleen (husband Fred) Knope, Maureen Gochanour, Eugene Walsh, Jr., Betty (husband Jim) Thomas, and Thomas (wife Tammy) Walsh; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Karen worked as a Public Service Administrator for State of Illinois, Department of Health and Family Services for 33 years.  She loved being outdoors, including canoeing and camping.

She was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan.  Karen loved working in her yard, gardening, grilling-out, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Holy Family Church in Athens.  Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield.

Rev. Thomas Holinga will be officiating.

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