Karen A. Leber Obituary
In loving memory of Karen A. Leber of Valmeyer, Illinois, born in Red Bud, Illinois, who departed this world on October 29, 2025 at the age of 79. Karen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen A. Leber to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond J. Schweickhardt and Mae Schweickhardt; her in-laws, Joseph and Olivia Leber; her sister Joyce Rippelmeyer (Nolan); her brothers-in-law, Fayegene Rippelmeyer and Ray Leber; her nephew Randy Rippelmeyer; and her niece-in-law Peggy Rippelmeyer.
She is survived by: her husband Gary Leber; her children, Kelly Leber, Sherry Stitzel (Wayne) and Kevin Leber (Vicki); her grandchildren, Whitney Stitzel (Ben), Vanessa Smothers (Lucas), Garrett Stitzel and Josh Theis (Jeanna); her great grandchildren, Chloe Smothers, Colton Durnell and Emma Theis; her siblings, Rayma Rippelmeyer and Marvin Schweickhardt (Glenda); and her daughter Lisa Schwarze. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: St. John UCC of Valmeyer St John UCC of Maeystown or Cancer Association.
