Karen K. Diefenbach
September 17, 1942 - November 26, 2020
Karen K. Diefenbach, 78, of Herscher passed away November 26, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1942 in Kankakee to Everett and Florence (Smith) Diefenbach. Karen attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She was employed at Riverside Medical Center as an R.N. for 35 years. Karen was a lifetime member of Grand Prairie United Methodist Church. She loved her parents farm, nature, animals and going to county Fairs, especially the Sandwich Fair. The Fall season was her favorite when she enjoyed going for rides in the country, raising pumpkins and collecting things. Karen enjoyed her pets, especially her cats Susie and Tom and her dog Shep. She is survived by her caregivers; Anya Bauer and Eduardo Bernabe, special friends, Richard and Joyce Cochran, many cousins and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. The graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Grand Prairie Cemetery, Bonfield, IL. Rev. Keith Blankenship will officiate. Memorials may be made to Grand Prairie United Methodist Church or the Kankakee Humane Society. Please sign her online guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com.
Karen K. Diefenbach, 78, of Herscher passed away November 26, 2020 at Riverside Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1942 in Kankakee to Everett and Florence (Smith) Diefenbach. Karen attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She... View Obituary & Service Information