Karen Rose (Boden) Steffen
Karen Rose (Boden) Steffen age 74, of Loraine died on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Quincy. Karen was born December 12, 1946 in Quincy, a daughter of Donald and Rosemary (Rossiter) Boden. She married Donald Steffen and he preceded her in death.
Most recently Karen had worked at Timberpoint Healthcare Center as an L.P.N. Throughout her working career she had also worked at Sunset Home, Good Samaritan Home and the Hancock County Shelter Care Center. She attended the Crossing in Quincy.
Karen loved all animals and had rescued many in need. She had a special place in her heart for all, and especially for her own horses and dogs. She was good at taking care of these creatures, but she was also good at keeping her boys in-line.
Survivors include her children: Janice (Doug) Stroud) of Quincy; Cameron (Debbie Gardner) Steffen of Augusta, IL; Marshall (Libby) Steffen of Quincy; Ray (Gina Troutner) of Loraine, IL.
Grandchildren: Nathan (Cassie) Richeson; Jeremy (Elizabeth) Richeson; Kayla Mayfield; Quinton Steffen; Coty Steffen; Marshall (Shayann)Steffen, Jr.; Ashley (Chris) Sanders and Jody Steffen.
Her Siblings: Donna Williamson; Dennis (Linda) Boden, Tom Boden; Ralph (Jill) Boden all of Quincy and David (Merry) Boden of Mendon, IL. Two very dear friends, Kay Melvin and Linda Treto; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a grandson, Donald “D.J.” Steffen.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in New Loraine Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society.
Remembering Karen as she walked the halls of St. Mary Hospital leaving her footprint in the St. Mary Hospital legacy. Sending our sympathy in thoughts and prayers.
Donna My sincere Condolances. You and your families are in my thoughts.
May the angels carry her into paradise. I’m so sorry to the entire family with her loss. May you find comfort in the memories that you share.
Momma K. May you have a wonderful life in eternity. You were like a second mom to me and I love you. You will always be greatly missed and remembered. You were such a companionable nurse and loved all you friends and family unselfishly no matter what the case was. You put up with so much in life and still had a heart of GOLD. God Bless You!!!
To all of you 4 kids, Cameron, Janice, Marshal, & Ray; may God help you get through this difficult time by wrapping his arms around you and helping you to know that your mother always loved you and will never be truly gone. She was so proud of each of you in different ways. Everything she done in her life was to somehow let you know she was doing it for you all. I so truly sorry for you loss.
Thoughts and prayers for your family.