Karen A. (Schou) Hamilton, 72, of Springfield, died at 7:24 pm, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1945 in Franklin, IL to Alto and Ruby Bull Hamilton.
Survivors include her daughter, Valerie (Tom) Hollinshead of Sherman; son, Terry (Paula) Schou, Jr. of Springfield; nine grandchildren, Kristina (Nate) Hedrick, Riley, Logan and Camden Schou, Evan and Jessica DePoy and Lauren, Trey and Ty Hollinshead; two great granddaughters, Shay and Hayden Hedrick; her children’s father, Terry (Kathleen) Schou, Sr. of Rochester; one brother, Ray (Jackie) Hamilton of Franklin and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Gloria Schleyhahn and Bonnie Harwood and two brothers, Larry and Ronnie Hamilton.
Karen formerly worked at Memorial Medical Center, Doctor’s Park, and Springfield Clinic. Most recently, she was employed at Staab Funeral Home as a Service Coordinator.
Karen was a member of Real Life Church and Prairieland Dance Club. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandkids. Karen was a very loving person who never knew a stranger.
Visitation: 4-6 pm, Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 10 am, Monday, January 29, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield, with Pastor Clint Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Franklin Cemetery in Franklin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Real Life Church.
Date: Sunday, January 28, 2018
Time: 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Monday, January 29, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to Real Life Church.
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Mary Ann Garrett posted on 8/3/20
We had alot of good days working side by side, I fondly called you "Turkey Butt" at the clinic, I met you through my sister who worked with you in the 60's at MMC, I met you through Marty, You brought your baby girl to my farm in Buffalo, my has time passed. Marty has passed too. Very suddenly. In 2016. We were all 3 medical transcriptionists, You were probably one of the nicest people I ever met and I will always miss you the most. You made the bad days bearable and the good days really better. You looked like a Barbie Doll, always wore high heels every day as long as I ever knew you, and pencil skirts. So cute. So happy. Such a joy to have met and known you in my lifetime.