Karen L. Wharton Obituary

Karen L. Wharton, born on March 5, 1944, passed away on September 7, 2026. Karen leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen L. Wharton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis D. Sawyer and V. Lucille Sawyer (Mattix); her husband Morris Wharton; and her siblings-in-law, Raleigh "Gene" Wharton, Maurice Stock, Harriett Wharton and Doris Stock.

She is survived by: her children, Shawn Wharton (Laura) of Mason, Brooke Wharton of Effingham and Nikki Quandt (Chris) of Effingham; her grandchildren, Brent Miller (Kayla), Ashley Wharton, Colin Miller (Katie), Devan Quandt, Ali Wharton, Braeden Quandt (Kenzie Reynolds), Peyton Quandt (Clay Conner) and Sophia Seagle; and her great grandchildren, Aiden Holste, Lucas and Leila Miller.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Mahon Cemetery or HSHS Hospice of Effingham.