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Karen Lolis Obituary

Lolis, Karen (nee Konrath) Age 48. Devoted mother of Georgia, Maria and Demitra; beloved daughter of Richard M. and Rosemary B. (nee Hannon); loving sister of Michael (Fiancee Karin Arlt), Linda (Thomas) Magee, and Robert (Mona); wonderful aunt of many nieces and nephews; fond niece of many aunts and uncles; cherished friend of Theresa Konrath and many others; forever friend of Charlie her Golden Retriever. 10 years of service Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Midway Airport. Visitation Sunday 2:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. at Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services, 5948 Archer Ave (2 Blks West of Central Ave at Major), Chicago and Monday 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at St. Jane de Chantal Church 53rd & McVicker Sts, Chicago. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 or www.animalwelfareleague.com. Funeral arrangements by Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, Inc. Info. 773-767-9788. Online tributes www.parksidechapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 20, 2012.

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Ken Breyer

July 15, 2022

Karen, you have been missed so much and you have missed so much as well. Your little girls are now young women. You have taught and loved them well. You were taken way too soon. Not a day goes by that your Mom and Dad do not think of you. Mike, Bobby, and Linda remain so close to you. Watch over us. We miss you and we love you.

Nancy J Fries

July 14, 2021

My dear friend. You passed away on my birthday. I loved you as my sister and miss you every single day. I love you

July 16, 2013

Karen, you are missed every day. I know your family misses you and loves you very much. I will always be here for Linda, so Karen, know that she is in loving arms:). God Bless YOU!

Nancy Fries

July 16, 2013

I can't believe it's almost a year since I lost you, my dear friend. Your love for people and animals showed what a loving and kind soul you had. I think of you very often and wish that you had more time on this earth. I love you and I'll sign this just for you Nance with an e!

Michael Konrath

August 31, 2012

Love you Aunt Karen!

August 28, 2012

You are the most beautiful angel.! I miss you.!

July 28, 2012

To the family and friends of Karen Lolis. May God give you the strength and the comfort you will need in the days and the months ahead - Psalms 55:22

Renee Bob

July 25, 2012

My heart goes out to all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Ken Breyer

July 24, 2012

Karen was a beautiful reflection of her parents. She will live on through her daughters and her light will shine through the darkest of nights, showing them the way as her parents showed her. Thank you to her TSA family as well. Your presence thoughout her services rekindled the loyalty that seems so lacking in today's business world. I am so glad she she found you and that she found a second family in you. God bless you all.

Tom Lally

July 23, 2012

Karen was a great and caring person,always with a smile, a joke, words of wisdom, RIP and prayers are being said for the family! To the 3 daughters, your Mom was fantastic a true example of what a woman should be, God bless all of you!


May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand

Jean Jennings

July 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all of the Konrath family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Audrey & Sharon Kowalczyk

July 23, 2012

May She Rest in Peace!

Levanche Johnson

July 23, 2012

Karen we love and miss you dearly. Your kind spirit and beautiful smile will stay in my heart forever.
My deepest sympathy to the Konrath family and Karen's 3 beautiful girls. Karen will never be forgotten, rest in peace.

July 23, 2012

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Karen. I met Karen years ago when she had her grooming business out of her home. She was such a dog lover and took good care of my dog. Years later, while waiting for a flight at Midway Airport, someone called my name, and it was Karen. She was working as a TSA Agent. The last time I saw her was last year while we were at Animal Care Clinic with our dogs. It was great seeing her and catching up. She was an upbeat, lovely woman and I am so sorry she is gone way to soon.
Karen Carlyle, Orland Park

Chris Pappas

July 23, 2012

To the Konrath Family:
I am so sorry for our loss.

July 23, 2012

SAFELY HOME
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
There is still work waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in God?s own land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Ah, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

Patty Pendola

July 23, 2012

My prayers, thoughts, and deepest sympathy are with Karen's children, parents, family and her family at TSA Midway at this difficult time.
Karen, may you find joy, beauty, and peace in the palms of Gods loving hands. Rest in peace Karen.

Daniel Ebel

July 23, 2012

"My heart and thoughts go out to you during this difficult time."

-=Daniel
TSA/Midway (2002 - 2004)

Chuck Fries

July 22, 2012

Thank You for being such a good friend to my sister, Nancy. She cried for days when she heard what had happened.
I can still hear you two singing in Nancy's room oh so many years ago.
Thank You

Jennifer Springhorn

July 22, 2012

You will be missed greatly. No better friend, no worse enemy. May you rest in peace.

Simmone McLaurin

July 22, 2012

My prayers goes out to the Lolis family may god give you strenght and peace in your time of need. Karen was a very nice person with a big smile I knew she was about to say something that would make me laugh when she stopped what she was doing and looked over the top of her glasses usually to fuss at jim I will miss those times in the breakroom when she made me laugh
RIP Karen

Rita Walsh

July 22, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family of Karen, her children and siblings, and especially her parents. They are two of nicest people it has been my pleasure to know.

Marla Garrett

July 21, 2012

God bless the Lolis family, my prayer is that you find peace during this difficult time

Teri Villarreal

July 21, 2012

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown
Dearest Karen, how lucky I am to have known you. The beauty of your heart and smile will be missed. My heart goes out to your family in this time of grief. Farewell my friend,

Brenda Wilk

July 21, 2012

My dearest LoLo, I am honored to have known you, you will always have a place in my heart. May you rest in peace.

Shardae Herron

July 21, 2012

PRAY TO GOD HER SOUL IS AT PEACE . IT WAS NICE MEETING YOU

Lynne Holley

July 21, 2012

I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to Karen's daughters and family. It was an honor to work at TSA with her for 10 years. She was beautiful both inside and out. I will miss that beautiful sweet smile of hers. Karen will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved her. God bless you Karen and your family.

Barry Donald

July 21, 2012

May God give her daughters and her family strenght during this very difficult time. Karen was an amazing person.

Sherman Bloomingberg

July 21, 2012

Karen I'll never forget that big smile and huge you gave me when I returned to work from Iraq, you were the first person I saw. You will be missed:)

Layla Reed

July 21, 2012

I would like to express my deepest condolences to Karens family you all are in my prayers. One memory I have of Karen is the positive energy she always had at 4am, myself & all the younger co-workers always wondered why is she so chipper at this time of morning we never could understand it, but after personally working side by side with her for 3 years I learned why because thats who she is a positive, sweet, & energetic woman who came to work every day with such joy in her heart & a smile on her face & never once complained about it & thats the Karen I know & loved. Karen your spirit will always live in our hearts, so now you can rest in peace my friend rest in peace.

Judy Mckeown

July 21, 2012

Karen was a prize fighter of a mother, friend, and woman. The energy and light in her eyes cannot begin to express the passion, enthusiasm, hope and love she had for her treasured daughters. She was and will continue to be a kindred spirit and inspiration to me. God bless sweet girl.

July 21, 2012

Beautiful Karen,
I wish now I had spent more time with you; I was so looking forward to us becoming great friends. You have truly touched my life in the most beautiful way. I will never forget you -- you will always be close to my heart where you belong. I love you, sweet Karen.
Karin Arlt

Kimberly Hughes

July 21, 2012

I will always miss your smile and positive outlook. Life wouldn't be the same without you and all the memories you have givin me. How lucky I am to have known someone who was so hard to say goodbye to.

wondra Bailey

July 21, 2012

Karen, your beautiful smile will always be remembered.......

Frankie Jackson

July 21, 2012

Karen, it was a great honor to have known you and worked with you (for a short time) through playbook as well as the past 5 years at TSA. You are and will always be greatly respected, admired, and missed! My condolences to your immediate family, friends, and extended family. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you.

Rita Brandt

July 21, 2012

To the Konrath family- My most heartfelt condolences for your loss. Karen was such a tremendous person, co-worker, and most of all, friend. She will always be loved and remembered and she will NEVER be forgotten.
To Georgia, Maria and Demitra- Please know how very strong your mom's love for you is, and that love never dies.She was constantly beaming with pride for "her girls" and spoke of you so often. Through this very difficult time, please find comfort in her unwavering love for you and know that you have an angel in heaven watching over you.

Darlene Spears

July 21, 2012

Karen may you enjoy heavenly peace forever. May your family find peace and focus on the good times.I always saw you as a kind person. My heart is truly sadden.

Katie Jones

July 21, 2012

Karen was the best friend anyone could ask for. She made anyone around her smile. My prayers for her family and friends. Karen I love and miss you.

Jose Javier

July 21, 2012

You will be missed; my prayers are with your family and everyone you touched and engaged with your beautiful smile and with your warmth...God Bless you. ???

Adrian Pena

July 21, 2012

Karen was just an amazing caring smart woman she truely will be missed. But will live in all us 4 ever.

Scott Beaver

July 21, 2012

Dear Konrath Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I was blessed to have known Karen and all of you. May God bless you all. In our prayers always.

Crystal Poindexter-Boston

July 21, 2012

It was an honor and privilege to get to know you over the years, I will miss our candid conversations, the advice you gave me and You and I laughing together....you were a wonderful person and I'm glad to have known you. Rest in peace angel... I know your smiling down on us all

Arian Turner

July 20, 2012

The first time I met her she was telling off a passenger and I was in awe if her. I was young 22 and I said I'm going to be like her. She spoke her mind and if she hurt your
feelings in the process she apologized. I always respected her I loved her smile and her sense of humor. I will always rem lolis is here is what she used to say in roll call, that grew to be a joke between her and everyone. So I know you are up in heaven saying lolis is here with that same smile and energy that you brought to work everyday.

Alice Beyer

July 20, 2012

I worked with Karen for a few years at TSA and loved her the moment I met her. Her heart was bigger that her beautiful smile and what a wonderfully strong woman!! She spoke often of "her girls" with great pride! My deepest sympathy to all who have lost Karen...what a gorgeous human being.

Jody Acevedo

July 20, 2012

Karen was a lovely, strong, and brave person. She always stood up for what she believed in. She had a beautiful personality and will be greatly missed! My prayers go out to the daughters she loved so much and to all her family. God bless.

Tiffany Davis

July 20, 2012

Rest in Peace and forever in our hearts Karen

Tiffany Davis

July 20, 2012

Although Karen and I weren't really close....we worked together for 7 years and she will be greatly missed. I always knew when Karen was at work because I could smell her perfume as she walked by. I always admired her scent. I can smell it as I type this message. She is a sweet person and my deepest condolences go out to her family and friends during this trying time in their life. She will always hold a precious place in my memory. You will never be forgotten.

LaDonna Moore

July 20, 2012

Karen you were a beautiful, caring and wonderful woman. I'm going to miss your smile and your spunky attitude. My heart goes out to your family.Love you you will not be forgotten.

Octavia Strong

July 20, 2012

We lost an angel... My prayers go out to Karen's three beautiful daughters, your mom spoke of you fondly & often. RIP Karen

Jackee Russell

July 20, 2012

Karen's smile would light up a room, it was such a joy to know such a wonderful and beautiful person.And she loved her beautiful girls. Her spirit and her presence alone made you smile. I'm so glad I got a chance to know this beautiful person. I will always remember your smile!My deepest sympathy to the family. Love you Karen!! I'll never forget you !

Jennifer Pena

July 20, 2012

I met Karen only a few times and she had a happy beautiful positive additude about her and life. She put a smile on my face and was a very kind person. My family and I will never forget her.

Lupe Perez

July 20, 2012

Karen was a beautiful, kind, caring and compassion woman. Karen put passion in everything she did. If you were her friend, she would go to the ends of the earth for you. I will miss her smile and her unique spirit. There are many things that will make me think of her. May God be with your family and fill their hearts with the good memories of you.

Tasha Frazier

July 20, 2012

Karen it was most definitely and honor to have worked with you for 8 years...I will keep our last conversation close to my heart. These tears that I am shedding are only temporary, I wont say goodbye, but I will say until we meet again. My prayers are with your girls and your family......REST IN PARADISE my TSA friend

Melissa

July 20, 2012

My deepest sympathy for loss of such a great person woman and former coworker. I'm blessed to have known her and I'm sure her beauty wisdom and strength will carry on forever.

Barbara Gibbons

July 20, 2012

Karen, my heart is heavy. I had the great privilege of you being a part of my life for almost a decade. I am a richer person for it. We have shared so much through the years. I will miss you K, more than I can put into words. You took a piece of my heart with you, I love you dear friend. My heartfelt sympathies to the family and her girls whom she loved with all her heart. Rest in peace my dear friend. You will never be forgotten.

Isaiah Jeffries

July 20, 2012

Karen It was an honor to know such a lovely friend. I will never forget the times we had. The countless batches of brownies you made me! And more importantly that you were the most positive person i ever had a chance to meet. Even though I have never sat threw not one episode of the Dukes of Hazard. It just now became my #1 TV show! I love you and will never forget you!!!

Nancy Fries

July 20, 2012

I loved you like a sister sweetie. May you rest in peace.

July 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Terry, Sheri, Karlie and Ian O'Brien

July 20, 2012

Karen; It was such an honor to have known you and to have worked with you these past 10 years. You always were and still are a truly beautiful person, who wanted only the best for her girls. "May the road rise up to meet you..." You will forever be missed. Nancy Gannon

Diane Barnard

July 20, 2012

My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult and tragic time. You are in our prayers and our hearts and "Karen" will be remembered with love. Rest in sweet peace Karen.

Amanda

July 20, 2012

My Auntie Karen was the most beautiful woman.! She had a smile that could light up a room! She was absolutely amazing! I dont know how we are going to get through life without her. This has truly rocked our family. But my auntie karen would have wanted us to be strong and stay close. I can feel you with me Auntie Karen! I love you more than you will ever know. Gone But Never Forgotten! I love you !

William Graffy

July 20, 2012

Karen,
It was my great pleasure to have you as a coworker, and a greater honor to have you as a friend. You will leave yet another hole in my life that can never be filled. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Margaret Walsh

July 20, 2012

My prayers and thoughts to the whole Konrath family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Laura Handler

July 20, 2012

Words can't express the sorrow we feel. I wish we could take away your pain. Karen was a wonderful friend and cousin she will be missed. We Love all of you and want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Tina Quiroga

July 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family....My deepest sympathy

Tina....Midway Delta Employee

Stephenie Bradford

July 20, 2012

Sending my condolences to the bereaved family. I am an employee of Midway Airport and had the pleasure of meeting her, and knowing her.

Sandy Malzone-Lietz

July 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Gone way to soon. I'm a former classmate and St. Rita Grade School Alumni. My deepest sympathy. Your family has an angel up in heaven to watch over her beautiful daughters

Helen Witowski

July 19, 2012

Karen and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences. Words cannot even express how tragic this is. My heart goes out to you.

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