Karen Marie Gale Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Marie Gale of Fairview Heights, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 14, 2026 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Marie Gale to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Michael; her children, Dina Althardt (Todd) and Jason Gale (Lezli); her grandsons, Caleb and Ethan Althardt; her siblings, Nancy Stassi (Larry) and Matt Norris; her pet Deja; her parents, Rita Norris (Cote) and Jack Norris; and her siblings, John Norris and Jackie Goodbrake. She was also cherished by two cats; four horses; and many other beloved family members and treasured friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that acts of kindness be performed in Karen's memory, or that donations be made to a favorite animal charity—honoring her lifelong love for all living things.
