Karla Bayless Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karla Bayless (Eldorado, Illinois), who passed away on October 19, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karla Bayless to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Kuhn and Martha Kuhn (Seibert); and her siblings, Charles William Kuhn Jr. (Bill) and Patricia DeVous. She is survived by: her wife Pati Loehr; her children, Mike Rider, Shawn Rider (Michelle), Kim Rider and Gina Bayless; her grandchild Chris Dennis; and her sisters, Virginia Kuhn (Ginnie) and Michelle Gaines. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.