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Karen Boehm Obituary

Karen Lee Boehm, 86 of Spring Valley, passed away at Pleasant View in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

The funeral service for Karen will be held at noon on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Pastor Jim Brown will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in LaSalle. Visitation for Karen will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 10:30 AM to Noon at the Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley.

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Published by Starved Rock Media from Jul. 18 to Jul. 24, 2025.

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Barto Funeral Home

120 West Cleveland Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362

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12:00 p.m.

Barto Funeral Home

120 West Cleveland Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362

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