Karen Landenberger

Karen June Landenberger, 69, of Rockton, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 25, 2020 from a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her husband and children.

Karen was born on November 11, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois to Melvin “Dutch” and June (Flanders) Hausvick. She grew up in Durand where her parents owned and operated the Durand Bowl. She attended Durand schools through 8th grade, then moved to Rockton graduating from Hononegah High School, Class of 1969. She married Darran Landenberger on September 20, 1980. They welcomed their daughters Amy Lynn and Kari Ann into their lives in 1981 and 1983. She loved staying home with them and was a wonderful care-taker. She worked in several vocations over the years including Smith Oil, National Lock, Macktown State Bank, Macktown Insurance Agency, and Gunderson Clinic of Chiropractic. She brought joy and fun everywhere she went. Karen was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. She was very faithful throughout her life and brought her warmth to all the congregations she was a part of.

Karen had a kind, friendly face with a megawatt smile that would brighten anyone’s day. Her life revolved around her love for her family and friends. She was always going the extra mile to reach out and make others feel important and special. She loved sharing a meal, sending thoughtful notes, and finding special gifts for those lucky enough to have her in their life. Her laugh was one of a kind and she had a wonderful sense of humor. She could often be found making up new words, singing silly songs, and spreading boundless joy. She was a devoted wife and mother and her grandchildren were the light of her life. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include: husband, Darran Landenberger of Rockton, Illinois; daughter, Amy (Dave) Lynch of Rockton, Illinois; daughter, Kari (Jared) Smith of Middleton, Wisconsin; brother, Kenneth (Jean) Hausvick of South Beloit, Illinois; mother-in-law, Elaine Landenberger of Rockford, Illinois; brother-in-law, Cordell (Kristi) Landenberger, of Roscoe, Illinois; grandchildren, Ava and Damon Lynch, Hazel and Martin Smith; three nieces, one nephew, beloved cousins and very close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Dennis, and father-in-law, Walter.

A livestream of funeral ceremonies will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021 with Pastor Randy Krause officiating, link to service provided below. A visitation following COVID guidelines of social distancing and wearing of masks, will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home – Rockton Chapel 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, Illinois from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2021.