Karon Kay Tague's Obituary
Decatur-Karon Kay Tague, 68, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Karon was born April 23, 1948 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest and Vonda (Forsythe) Haney. She was previously employed with ADM. Karon loved spending time with and taking care of Ron, her family, and especially her grandkids. She also loved helping people and taking care of others.
Karon leaves behind her companion of over thirty years Ron Riley, son Scott (Debbie) Tague, daughter Shelly (Todd) Vemmer, grandchildren Matthew and Michael Tague and Haley, Heather, and Heidi Vemmer, brothers Steve (Mary) Haney and Mikey Haney, and sister Debbie (Larry) Pearse.
Karon was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Eloise Forsythe, and brothers Jimmy and Jackie Haney.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all of the nurses and doctors that cared for Karon.
She was a loving companion, mom, grandma, and friend that was loved by all that knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Services to celebrate Karon’s life will be 10 AM Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to Karon’s grandchildren’s education at St. Teresa in care of Shelly Vemmer.
The family of Karon Kay Tague is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Karon Kay Tague: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KZXHK64WQX242KXP
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