Karen L. Blaney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen L. Blaney, 66, of Huntley passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born December 20, 1945 in Chicago the daughter of James and Mildred (Haskell) Toal. Karen loved traveling, especially to Aruba until her heath declined. She was very fortunate to receive a double lung transplant which enabled her to live 10 additional years with her loving family. She truly enjoyed watching her favorite TV programs and visiting. Through it all, her family was by her side and she dearly loved spending time with them. She is survived by her beloved children Kimberly Jaminski and Mark Blaney, her loving granddaughter Karly Blaney, her step-father Frank Campanile, dear brother Jim Toal, special friend and father to her children William "Billie" Blaney, her special cousin and caregiver John Toal and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Frank Toal. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4:30 PM Friday, September 21 at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main St., Huntley with a Memorial Mass which will be held at 5:00 PM Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee/Huntley Rd., Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the charity of your choice. For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111.

Karen L. Blaney

December 20, 1945 - September 18, 2012