Karen Jean Ransom Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Jean Ransom (Sandwich, Illinois), who passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Arnold and Rita Arnold; and her brothers, Richard Arnold and Hugh Arnold. She is survived by: her children, Bob Ransom (Sherry) of Del City, OK, Terri Swanson (Mark) of Somonauk, IL and Deb Safford (Geoff) of North Platte, NE; her grandchildren, Tiffiany Butler (Rob), Jeremy Ransom, Lynne Brackett (Ashton), Jake Swanson (Clarissa), Amy Swanson, Geoffrey Safford, Hannah Safford (Sam Cencer), Trenton Safford and Naomi Safford; her great grandchildren, Aubrey, Riley, Avery Butler, Levi, Carter Brackett and Jaxon Safford; and her sisters-in-law, Rose Arnold and Jackie Arnold. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

We ask that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing for those who might be vulnerable to the virus.

Memorials may be directed to Cornerstone Church, 17347 Pratt Rd., Sandwich, IL 60548 or the Somonauk Public Library, 700 East LaSalle St., Somonauk, IL 60552.