Karen K. Hoover Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Karen K. Hoover (Rockford, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 29, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen K. Hoover to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, John Schmitz and Mary Schmitz; her husband Steve; her sons, Jonathan, Adam (Roxanne) and Eric; her granddaughter Vivian; her parents-in-law, Lee and Vi Hoover; and her siblings, Greg, Rick, Kim, Lisa, Steve and Rod.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Nik's Wish (https://nikolasritschelfoundation.org), a nonprofit that brings joy to young adults battling cancer, in her honor.