Karen S. Buck Obituary
We announce the death of Karen S. Buck of Ashland, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 77. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen S. Buck to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her son Stephen Cox Jr.; her parents, Haden Coffey and B. Pauline Hamm; and her brothers, Kenneth Coffey and Kevin Coffey.
She is survived by: her husband R. Michael Buck of Ashland; her son Chad Cox (Katie DeWerdt) of Alsip; her stepdaughter Jocelyn Knoblock (Joel) of Chicago; her grandchildren, Aaron Cox (Tasha), Jared Curry, Claire Burke, Madison Burke, Hannah Hammen, Joe Hammen, Mike Hammen, Hannah Knoblock, Mila Knoblock and Brent DeWerdt; her great grandchildren, Tyler Cox and Greyson Cox; her siblings, Kathy Long (Dan), Denise Burge (Ned), Debra Short (Brian), Jaylene Thicksten (Shawn), Kay Greer (Tony), Tina Okeefe and Haden Coffey Jr.; and her pet Charlie.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Parent Place, 314 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704 or Cass Veterinary Services, 5793 IL-78 N, Virginia, IL 62691.
