Karen S. Crow, 70, of Moline, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth and Galesburg, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Medical Center, Rock Island, Illinois.
She was born on March 27, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Hubert and Marie (Hicks) Crow. Karen was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School.
Karen proudly served in the United States Army, honoring her nation with courage and integrity.
Karen worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad doing track maintenance for a time. She later worked at Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg, Illinois, until her retirement. Karen was an avid animal lover. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving Karen is her brother, Roger (Mary Lou) Crow of Galesburg, Illinois; her beloved family members, Joetta (Mark) Smith of Monmouth, Illinois, and Mark Roach of Galesburg, Illinois; her grandchildren, Cameron (Savanah) Smith of Milan, Illinois, Carissa Smith of Burlington, Iowa, Austin Roach of Colona, Illinois; her great-grandchildren, Emmy Smith, Lily Smith, and another great-grandchild due in May that Karen was so excited about.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation rites have been accorded. No visitation or services are planned per Karen’s wishes. Memorials can be made to the Karen Crow Memorial and can be sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, Illinois, is in charge of the arrangements.
For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.