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Karen Witt Obituary

Witt, Karen (nee Shay), of Streamwood, formerly of Glendale Heights, beloved wife of Allan, loving mother of Mark (Carol) Hannus and Jason, proud grandmother of Aerica, Robbie and Chris, cherished daughter of Leona Harris (nee Reed) and the late Ray, dear sister of Debbie (Brian) Mangurtten and James (Suzie) Shay. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at The Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg. Funeral services Friday, 10:30 a.m. Interment Randhill Park. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Kids in Need, 980 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL, 60611, would be appreciated. (630/847) 289-8054 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2001.

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