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Karen Barth Obituary

Barth, Karen F. (nee Legge), beloved wife of Ronald, loving daughter of Lois and the late William Legge Sr., dear daughter-in-law of David and Lois Barth, cherished sister of Kathy (the late Fred) Davis and William (Lori) Legge Jr., devoted aunt of Dakota, Robyn, Matthew, and Charles, dearest sister-in-law of Karen A. Barth, Mark (Shelia) Barth and Linda (Mark) Mikyska, fond granddaughter-in-law of Madeline Mathes. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500W), Burbank, IL, 60459. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Funeral info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2008.

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Ed Legge

March 18, 2021

She is missed and will never be forgotten.
God bless our family.

frank & pattie legge

April 17, 2008

aunt lois,kathy,billy and ron,pattie and i know what you are going through and are praying for you.give all your greif to jesus and he will go through it with you.it will take some time,but i assure you it will get better.we love you and if you need to talk 740-886-7416

Anna L. Grant

April 1, 2008

Lois & Family,
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Bobbi Legge Javarey

March 30, 2008

I am very sorry to hear our family has lost such a great person and spirit. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Gayle Legge

March 30, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Alfred, Sandra & Family Morris

March 30, 2008

Lois, Kathy, Billy and Karen's Husband

We want to send our prayers and thoughts to all of you. The loss of a loved one effects all. God has a plan for all of us and I guess Karen had filled her plan on earth. We love all of you and you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers always.

Jerry Legge

March 30, 2008

Ron and family,we are really sorry for your loss. Karen is where we should all want to be and we look forward to seeing her one day.
She is with her dad again. She has waited so long and we love her and will miss her.

SHERI JOHNSON(Hunter)

March 30, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Ed and Jeanne Legge

March 29, 2008

I'm sure that Karen is now setting at the right hand of our Lord as she waits for us. May God bless and be with our entire family.

Jeanene Tolson

March 29, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to all the family.Karen is now safe in her fathers arms.God Bless

Ginny franson

March 26, 2008

Ron, Lois and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful woman. Hold those beautiful memories close to your heart. We will keep you in our prayers.

Aaron, Ginny, Tonya and Paige Franson

Bryan and Therese (McHale) Poetzinger

March 26, 2008

We are deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Karen was such a sweet person. We will keep the Barth and Legge families in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Mark & Joy Oldendorf

March 26, 2008

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers right now.

Dawn ,Jack,Ryan, Madeline White

March 25, 2008

Dearest Ron,
We are so very sorry.

Pat O'Neill

March 25, 2008

I am truly sorry for the loss of Karen. May God hold you in the Palm of his Hand during the coming months.

Trish Loughlin

March 25, 2008

May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, guard and keep your hearts in this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

Rhonda Blake

March 25, 2008

Lois..
Iam so sorry. May God give you and your family peace. You all are in my prayers, we love you

Beverly Creger

March 24, 2008

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. There is little I can do or say, but I want you to know that you are all in my prayers. May God bring you peace knowing your loved on is safely home.

Alyssa Roeske

March 24, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. To the legge family I love you all. Love Alyssa (Matthis)

Kent Cloninger

March 24, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christine White/Venegas

March 24, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear about Karen. She was such a wonderful person and neighbor. Such a tragedy. My deepest sympathy to the entire Barth and Legge families.

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