Karen Sue Wayne
November 19, 1948 ~ April 4, 2020
Karen Sue Wayne, 71, of Hillsboro, formerly of Morrisonville, passed away at 12:08 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Hillsboro Area Hospital.
Karen was born November 19, 1948 in Litchfield, the daughter of Melvin and Shirley (Jones) Wempen, Sr. She married Perry Wayne of Fillmore, and the later divorced.
Karen graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1966, and went on to earn her beautician’s license from Taylorville School of Cosmetology. She owned and operated salons in Morrisonville, Taylorville, Hillsboro, and Irving. Later in life, Karen worked for Alco, and eventually retired from Addus Healthcare. She was a past member of the United Methodist Church of Morrisonville. Karen enjoyed doing a variety of craft projects, and she also enjoyed flower arranging.
Karen is survived by her parents, Shirley and Melvin Wempen, Sr. of Morrisonville; brothers, Melvin (wife, MaDonna) Wempen, Jr. of Raymond, and Kurt (wife, Janet) Wempen of Morrisonville; sister, Connie (husband, Jim) Young of New Windsor; 8 nieces; 1 nephew; and several cousins.
Private family ceremonies will be held with Rev. Dayle Badman officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremonies at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Litchfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to: United Methodist Church, PO Box 52, Morrisonville, IL 62546, or Montgomery County Cancer Association, 19 Circle Drive, Litchfield, IL 62056.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 304 Carlin St., Morrisonville, IL 62546 with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus prayed for God’s Kingdom to come because He knew it would be able to solve all mankind’s problems even death. (Revelation 21:4,5 & Daniel 2:44).
I will never forget our Alco days where we met and worked together , you were so funny and so much fun !! You will be missed !! Rest in peace, my dear sweet friend !!
Karen has been a good neighbor for over 20 years. We have shared meals, homemade ice cream, 4th of July Fish Fries and laughs; sometimes those times even included our extended families. You left us too soon; our grandkids will definitely miss you. May all the family and loved ones reflect on the many wonderful memories they have, and may it ease their grief to some extent.
I worked with Karen at Alco and she could always say something to make me laugh everyday there.. She also cut my hair down in her basement salon, and I left pleased with how I looked . Rest in peace Karen, you will truly be missed
So sorry to hear this. I have so many memories of growing up with my pal, Karen. Taking the twins for a stroller ride after school and spending the night with each other laughing and sharing secrets. Though we hadn’t seen each other for a long time, I still considered her one if my best friends.
My deepest sympathy to Melvin and Shirley, Melvin, Jr., Kurt and Connie and families.