Obituaries

Karen Anne Stiritz, 68, of Chicago, Illinois, died on August 20, 2026 after a brief illness. Karen was born September 21, 1957. She spent most of her adult life in Chicago. A graduate of New Trier High School, Karen attended Arizona State University. She worked in the Service Industry and was an avid needlepointer.

Karen is survived by her sister Kathleen Darling of Saint Charles, Illinois, her brothers; Kevin Stiritz of Saint Charles, Illinois, Kent Stiritz of Quincy, Massachusetts and a niece and nephews; Joshua Stiritz, Harland Stiritz, Ben Stiritz, Karen Darling and Mikell Darling.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Joanne and Harland Stiritz.

Burial will be private.