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KAREN HEATHER ILG (SMORANG)
Born: Aug 18, 1967
Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKAREN HEATHER ILG (nee SMORANG) August 18, 1967 - Winnipeg, Manitoba November 28, 2014 - Calgary, Alberta Karen Ilg, beloved wife of Victor Ilg, and mother of Jeffrey and Daniel passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her mother, Gloria; father, Lawrence (and wife Mary); sister, Linda; brother, David (and wife Lisa); nephew, Matthew; niece, Grace as well as extended family. Karen was first and foremost devoted to her family and loved spending as much time as possible with them. However, she also treasured the love and support of her wonderful friends. Everyone who knew Karen knew a warm-hearted, caring, intelligent woman. Karen was a very active person, enjoying various activities such as hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, skiing and watching her boys play hockey. Karen was also an active volunteer, being a hockey team manager for several of her boy's hockey teams. In her professional career, she was a Speech Language Pathologist, working with pre-school children helping them to overcome their difficulties. Our family would like to extend a special thanks to all the medical personnel who have supported her in the last two and one half years for their professionalism and compassion. Karen was a strong, courageous woman who especially demonstrated how one could "live well with cancer". A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Eden Brook Funeral Home on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Karen's name directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, www.albertacancer.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. Wish I could have met this wonderful person. - Posted by: Marg Bergen (cousin to Vic) on: Dec 09, 2014
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We are very saddened to hear about the loss of Karen. She was such a big part of the community and she will be missed. - Posted by: Suzanne, Morgan, Hunter and Lauryn Hall (Neighbor ) on: Dec 05, 2014
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Laurence & family Our deepest sympathies ............. our thoughts & prayers are with you during these difficult times. - Posted by: Leo & Jacquie (friends from Dorothy Lake) on: Dec 04, 2014
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I was shocked to find out Karen's story and her passing. I meet Karen at a baby group when her twin were just born and my daughter was a baby too. I babysat couple weeks the twins to help out. We did lost touch but I was always thiking of her when ever I had to go to citadel for any reasons. My deepest condolence to the family especially to Vic, Daniel and Jeffrey. - Posted by: Nicole Coache (old friend) on: Dec 04, 2014
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So sorry… Had fun times hiking with Karen and Vic in Alaska and Alberta... - Posted by: Dale () on: Dec 03, 2014
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep everyone in our prayers. - Posted by: Allison and Joe (friends from Dorothy Lake) on: Dec 03, 2014