MaryEllen Karas Vaughan Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate MaryEllen Karas Vaughan of Chicago Heights, Illinois, whose life came to an end on September 22, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of MaryEllen Karas Vaughan to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Karas and Mary Karas of Chicago Heights, Illinois.; and her husband John "Jack" Vaughan. She is survived by: her sister Rita Schultz of Gulf Breeze, FL; her children, Christine Irwin (Rich) of Lenoir, NC, David Vaughan (Rebekah) of Wilmington, NC, Scott Vaughan (Kirsten) of Cary, NC and Kelly Farrow (Bill) of Raleigh, NC; and her grandchildren, Daniel Irwin, Aiden Vaughan, Deborah Irwin, Liam Vaughan, Lydia Vaughan, Beatrice Vaughan, Katherine Farrow and Alexander Farrow. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of MaryEllen to The American Heart Association or Disabled Veterans National Foundation. (http://www.dvnf.org).
