Karen Ann Schwindenhammer's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Peoria, Illinois

Karen Ann Schwindenhammer

January 18, 1957 - January 28, 2026 (69 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Karen Ann Schwindenhammer's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in Peoria, Illinois

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Wright & Salmon Mortuary

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Karen Ann Schwindenhammer

January 18, 1957 - January 28, 2026 (69 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

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Karen Ann Schwindenhammer Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 28, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Karen Ann Schwindenhammer of Peoria, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Ann Schwindenhammer to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fredericka M. Waugh (Dooley) and Joe Waugh; her brother John Waugh; and her granddaughter Avery Schwindenhammer. She is survived by: her husband James B. Schwindenhammer; her children, Erin Burns (Eric) of Chicago, Ashley Schwindenhammer of Arkansas and Dan Schwindenhammer of Peoria; and her siblings, Suzanne Waugh-Masurat of Peoria, Mary Ann Findlay (Dave) of Peoria, Barbara Ruff (Mark) of Peoria, Joseph Jr. Waugh (Connie) of Florida and Timothy Waugh (Laura) of Princeville.

Preferred memorials in Karen's memory may be made to the OSF HealthCare Foundation in support of The Small Wonders Neo-Natal Unit at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright & Salmon Mortuary



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Tue

Feb 03

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615

Wed

Feb 04

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615

Wed

Feb 04

Funeral Mass

Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615

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