Karen B. Rickert née Winkler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 7th, 2016 at 11 a.m. She now has all the answers. Karen was preceded in death by her adoring husband Robert E. Rickert who passed away February 22nd, 1986. Karen stayed devoted to her beloved Bob and never married again. Today, Karen and Bob are finally together again forever in the everlasting glory of our Heavenly Father. Karen is survived by her two loving children Spencer Rickert and Elizabeth Fox (Rickert) and her four grandchildren Caryn Rickert, Alyson Rickert, Lauren Fox and Caleb Fox who affectionately called her Grammy. Karen will be remembered as a loyal wife, dedicated mother and selfless giver to people in need. Karen has blessed so many of us during her seventy-seven years on earth. We give thanks to God for this special woman and the time He gave us with her.

A graveside service for Karen will be held at Wheaton Cemetery, 1209 Warrenville Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Angels for Hospice Charities , 747 E. Boughton Road, Suite 152, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.