Karen S. Aldrich Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen S. Aldrich in Wentzville, Missouri, born in Carrollton, Illinois, who passed away on February 18, 2025 at the age of 77. 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, Chester Gourley and Doris Gourley (Fundel); her children, Paul and Paula Aldrich; and her brother Jim Gourley.
She is survived by: her children, Eric Aldrich (Charlie) and April Murphy (Matt); her grandchildren, Allie, Rylee Aldrich, Morgan, Brendan and Dylan Murphy; her siblings, Larry Gourley (Diane), Gene Gourley (Jeannette) and Connie Gamba (Vince); and her sister-in-law Candie Gourley. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church-O'Fallon (8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, St Peters, MO 63303). A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at the Carrollton City Cemetery (870 Eighth St, Carrollton, IL 62016).
Memorial donations may be made to: First Baptist Church of O'Fallon in O'Fallon, MO, Dementia Society of America (dementiasociety.org/donate (http://dementiasociety.org)), or Parkinson's Foundation (parkinson.org).
