Karen L. Blackman Obituary
In loving memory of Karen L. Blackman of Coal Valley, Illinois, born in Geneseo, Illinois, who departed this world on October 29, 2024 at the age of 82. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen L. Blackman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Everett Kenneth and Verneil Louise Knowles (Hamann); her husband Dale A. Blackman; her daughter Kelly Jo Oliver; her granddaughter Abby Jade Oliver; and her sisters, Dian Duncan (Larry) and June Matzen.
She is survived by: her son Drew; her daughter-in-law Linda Blackman of Coal Valley; her daughter Jenifer "J. J."; her son-in-law Steve Anderson of Coal Valley; her grandchildren, Spencer Blackman (Claudia), Syd Blackman, Sawyer Blackman (Judy Borah), Tony Oliver, Morgan Anderson (Colton Franck) and Max Anderson; her sisters, Marvel VanVooren (Ron) of Geneseo and Florien Matzen (Darrell) of Orion; her great grandchildren, Autumn Blackman, Caiden Propst, Silas, Rylan, Levi and Lacey Blackman; and her brother-in-law Ron Matzen of Orion. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to QC Paws.
