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In memory of

Karen Y. Ralston

Buffalo Grove, IL

February 22, 1948 - March 2, 2024

Feb 22, 1948 - Mar 2, 2024

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In memory of

Karen Y. Ralston

Passed

March 2, 2024
Born

February 22, 1948
Resided

Buffalo Grove, IL

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Karen Yvonne Ralston

Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, Friend, Cardiovascular “Heart” Nurse, Cat lover, Crafter, Quilter………..

Karen graced this world on February 22, 1948. She celebrated her 76th birthday 1 week before her death. Ironically, Karen died on HER mother’s birthday.

Karen was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Rosemary Reifsnyder. She died from multiple, complicated illnesses - Kidney Failure, COPD, elevated liver enzymes, infected gallbladder, atrial fibrillation, pneumonia, more.................... resulting in sepsis shock.

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Born

February 22nd, 1948

Met (Husband) Raymond Ralston

1967

Got married to (Husband) Raymond Ralston

November 30th, 1967

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Cause of death

Shock from Sepsis

Method of disposition

Cremation

Funeral services provided by

Cremation Care of Illinois

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