May 1, 1941 - Nov 3, 2021
Karen Jane McGirr (nee Christensen), passed peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2021, aged 80. Karen was born to Richard and Mary Christensen in River Forest, Illinois, on May 1, 1941, where she grew up with her sisters, Ruth (Pietras, deceased) and Mary Kyle (Lane, deceased). After studying French at Rosary College, Karen travelled, studied and taught in Europe. She returned to Chicago to work at the Continental Bank, where she met William John McGirr (deceased). They married and settled in Oak Park to raise a family. Karen was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her four children—Michael (Kamila), Elaine (Geoff), James (Lauren) and Charles (Andrea)—and six grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.