Karen Lynn Winquist Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on February 9, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Karen Lynn Winquist of Rockford, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlotte M. Van Draska (Dolan) and Lynn W. Draska. She is survived by: her husband Wayne Rupp of Rockford, Illinois; her children, Brad Winquist (Sally) of Pewaukee, Brian Winquist (Tanya) of Rockford and Kirsten Benson (Ben) of Lockport, Illinois; her brother Jack Van Draska (Meridee) of Bloomington, Illinois; her niece Erin Van Draska; her nephew Tyler Van Draska of Bloomington, Illinois.; her grandchildren, Kayla Clark (Eli) of Kalispell, Montana, Jenna Colombe (Andy) of Pewaukee, Jamie Winquist of Pewaukee, David Winquist, Karalynn Winquist of Rockford, Timothy Winquist of Freeport, Courtney Benson (Austin Day) of Minooka and Kaylee Benson of Bridgeport, Illinois; her great grandchildren, Evie Clark of Kalispell, Montana and George Colombe of Pewaukee, Wisconsin.; and her caregiver Bridget.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to OSF Home Health & Hospice, 9951 Rock Cut Crossing, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.
