Katherine R. Sparks Obituary
The world bids farewell to Katherine R. Sparks of Galesburg, Illinois, departing on June 30, 2025 at the age of 86. Katherine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Katherine R. Sparks to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Katherine shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Katherine farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Burton Rawlins and Jouett Zuendt (Everhart); her husband Robert J. Sparks; and her sister Carolyn Chambers. She is survived by: her children, Carrie Sparks (Mark Kubik) of Elizabeth and David Sparks of Galesburg; her grandchildren, Jessica Sparks (Jaime Magana) of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Nicholas Sparks of Ft. Collins, Colorado; and her stepgreat-grandson Julian Magana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Anglican Church, the Galesburg Community Foundation, the Knox County Humane Society, or a charity of the donor's choice.
