Karen Kay Craig, 76, Hatfield, MO (formerly of Independence, MO) passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO. She was born March 10, 1941 in Harrison County, Missouri the daughter of Schuyler King and Letha Mattie (Ratliff) LaFollette.
Karen worked for the Independence school system as a secretary and also at H&R Block in Lamoni for Peggy Cracraft. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Road Runners, Cross Trailers and two State Steppers Square Dance Clubs and was a square dance caller across the state. She attended many National Square Dancing Conventions and was also the president of the Ridgeway Alumni Association.
On August 24, 1968 she married James “Bert” Craig in Ridgeway, MO. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Winifred Ella Champlin and Brenda Sue Todd; and brother, Gail LaFollette.
Karen is survived by her children, John R. (Randy) Hallock, Rita Kay (Steve) Schowengerdt, Richard (Michelle) Hallock, Brenda (Rodney) Stoll, and Sharon (Howard) Spenser; grandchildren, Randa, Bryon, Morgan, Reed, Amy, Sara, Craig, Chad, Tara, and Hayli; brother, Curtis (Bonita) LaFollette; sister, Sharon (Arvol) Adams; brother-in-law, Tom Champlin; great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends and many card playing friends.
Karen worked for the Independence school system as a secretary and also at H&R Block in Lamoni for Peggy Cracraft. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Road Runners, Cross Trailers and two State Steppers Square Dance Clubs and was a square dance caller across the state. She attended many National Square Dancing Conventions and was also the president of the Ridgeway Alumni Association.
On August 24, 1968 she married James “Bert” Craig in Ridgeway, MO. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Winifred Ella Champlin and Brenda Sue Todd; and brother, Gail LaFollette.
Karen is survived by her children, John R. (Randy) Hallock, Rita Kay (Steve) Schowengerdt, Richard (Michelle) Hallock, Brenda (Rodney) Stoll, and Sharon (Howard) Spenser; grandchildren, Randa, Bryon, Morgan, Reed, Amy, Sara, Craig, Chad, Tara, and Hayli; brother, Curtis (Bonita) LaFollette; sister, Sharon (Arvol) Adams; brother-in-law, Tom Champlin; great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends and many card playing friends.
Karen Kay Craig, 76, Hatfield, MO (formerly of Independence, MO) passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, MO. She was born March 10, 1941 in Harrison County, Missouri the daughter of Schuyler King and Letha Mattie (Ratliff) LaFollette.
Karen worked for the Independence school system as a secretary and also at H&R Block in Lamoni for Peggy Cracraft. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Road Runners, Cross Trailers and two State Steppers Square Dance Clubs and was a square dance caller across the state. She attended many National Square Dancing Conventions and was also the president of the Ridgeway Alumni Association.
On August 24, 1968 she married James “Bert” Craig in Ridgeway, MO. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Winifred Ella Champlin and Brenda Sue Todd; and brother, Gail LaFollette.
Karen is survived by her children, John R. (Randy) Hallock, Rita Kay (Steve) Schowengerdt, Richard (Michelle) Hallock, Brenda (Rodney) Stoll, and Sharon (Howard) Spenser; grandchildren, Randa, Bryon, Morgan, Reed, Amy, Sara, Craig, Chad, Tara, and Hayli; brother, Curtis (Bonita) LaFollette; sister, Sharon (Arvol) Adams; brother-in-law, Tom Champlin; great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends and many card playing friends.
Karen worked for the Independence school system as a secretary and also at H&R Block in Lamoni for Peggy Cracraft. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Road Runners, Cross Trailers and two State Steppers Square Dance Clubs and was a square dance caller across the state. She attended many National Square Dancing Conventions and was also the president of the Ridgeway Alumni Association.
On August 24, 1968 she married James “Bert” Craig in Ridgeway, MO. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Winifred Ella Champlin and Brenda Sue Todd; and brother, Gail LaFollette.
Karen is survived by her children, John R. (Randy) Hallock, Rita Kay (Steve) Schowengerdt, Richard (Michelle) Hallock, Brenda (Rodney) Stoll, and Sharon (Howard) Spenser; grandchildren, Randa, Bryon, Morgan, Reed, Amy, Sara, Craig, Chad, Tara, and Hayli; brother, Curtis (Bonita) LaFollette; sister, Sharon (Arvol) Adams; brother-in-law, Tom Champlin; great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends and many card playing friends.
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