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Celebration of Life:
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Karen S. Maaks, 72, of Lincoln passed
away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in
Grand Haven, MI.
Karen began her life on September 23, 1950, in
Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Emanuel W. and
Nellie (Piper) Graber, born the fourth of nine
children. She married James R. Maaks on August 30,
1991, in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on
April 30, 2003.
Karen is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Welchel,
Christi (Jason) Withers, and Kelsi (Joshua) Edwards;
her grandchildren, Ashley, Stephanie, Cody, Jade,
Emma, Brooklyn, and Declan; her six
great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Lester
Graber, Marvin Graber, Wayne Graber, Donald
(Melinda) Graber, and Vicki Koller; also her
long-time companion, Danny Mileham.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; and her brothers, Emanuel
Glenn, Ronald, and Kenneth.
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Karen was full of love and
selflessness for anyone that had the pleasure of
knowing her. She enjoyed the small things like
having a coffee with friends, enjoying company by a
bonfire, or helping those that just needed a favor.
When she retired, she spent her time fishing,
camping, shopping, and taking trips. Most of all she
loved being a mother and grandparent. Karen was the
glue that held her family together and she will be
sorely missed. There are no words to describe the
footprint Karen left with her time on earth.
A memorial gathering to remember Karen’s life will
take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 1, 2022 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral
Home in Lincoln, IL. Memorial donations may be made
in Karen’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital.
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