It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Vornkahl of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Vornkahl to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Karen may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Holy Transfiguration Chapel in Elmwood Cemetery (2905 N Thatcher Ave, River Grove, IL 60171).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to PAWS Chicago, https://donate.pawschicago.org*1i2baqs*_gcl_au*MzkxODc4NDQ2LjE3MzY5NjkzMDE.#!/donation/checkout. or For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Muzyka & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Holy Transfiguration Chapel in Elmwood Cemetery
2905 N Thatcher Ave, River Grove, IL 60171

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January 22, 2025

Karen L Stefanski lit a candle

“Dearest Karen, Although your traveling days are over on this side may God keep you in his warm embrace for eternity. We moved together to California in September of 1974 at 19 soon to turn 20 and we were fearless in many endeavors. In life it was hard to keep you too long in one geographic area but in death you remain an occupant in my heart and a dear friend with hope and vision.”

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January 22, 2025

Karen Stefanski wrote a sympathy message

“Dearest Karen, Although your traveling days are over on this side may God keep you in his warm embrace for eternity. At 19 we moved together to California in September of '74 soon to turn 20 and were fearless in many escapades. While in life it was hard to keep you too long in one geographic area, in death you remain an occupant in my heart and a dear friend with hope and vision. Your passing reminds those of us still standing that life is fleeting. No more phone calls with shared experiences”

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