Karen Lynn Ufkes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Lynn Ufkes of Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 65, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Lynn Ufkes to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Karen find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Sterns and Helen Sterns (Horrell); her husband Stephen Ufkes; and her sisters, Linda Sue Young and Trena J. Mason.
She is survived by: her son William Sterns (Rico) of Quincy; her grandchildren, Anthony Mayfield (Jessica Miller), Lucricia Rehma (Shawn Tyler) and Phalon Sterns; and her siblings, Lorena P. Hernandez, Margaret L. Bowen, Loretta A. Bowen, Marilyn Reddick (Kevin) and Donald D. Mason. She is also survived by eighteen nieces and nephews.
