Karen D. Tierney, 71, of Kirkwood, IL, died at 4:37 p.m.
Friday, April 28, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
She was born on June 26, 1945 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter
of Roy and Clela (Icenogle) Cassiday.
Karen was raised and educated in Kirkwood and graduated from Yorkwood
High School in 1963.
Karen married Mike Tierney on September 10, 1966 at
Immaculate Conception Church in Monmouth, he survives.
Karen assisted with the family farm for many years. She also worked at County Market in Monmouth
for 10 years until retiring. Karen was
an active member of the Warren County YMCA, she enjoyed gardening, working in
her yard, cooking, baking, and was known for her pies. Most of all, Karen loved to spend time with
her grandchildren, who knew her as “Pooh”.
Karen was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Monmouth.
Karen is survived by her husband, Mike Tierney of Kirkwood,
IL, her daughter; Nancy (Patrick) McGrail of El Paso, TX, her son; John
(Amelia) Tierney of Cameron, IL, and her
grandchildren; Patrick, Hollis, Sean, Cassiday, Maguinlee, and Rhylen. Also surviving are several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother,
Cal Cassiday.
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