Rochelle

Sharon C. "Cathy" Karrick, 72, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. She was born on October 3, 1950 to William J. and Sharon M. (Clarkson) McKeown in Sterling, IL. On May 23, 2006, she married Cleve "Pat" Karrick in Orlando, FL.

For 20 years, she worked for Caron International in Rochelle until she decided to go back and get her nursing degree. After graduating from Kishwaukee Community College in 1996, Cathy became a devoted registered nurse at Rochelle Community Hospital for the first few years of her career. She then went on to work at Kindred Hospital of Sycamore for nearly 17 years. Cathy enjoyed her flowers and the numerous pets she had throughout her life. She loved spending time with her family, but her favorite pastime was her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her time spent with friends, especially her daily four mile walks with Karla Steder.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Pat Karrick of Rochelle; her daughter, Heather (Eric Schulz) of Rochelle; two step children: Josh (Ashley) Karrick of Pawnee, IL and Cheryl (Paul) Sanderson of Rochelle; two grandchildren: Caitlin and Cole Hensley; seven step grandchildren: Dale Clark, Kristi Clark, Brittany Smart, Kaylie Johnson, Ben Clark, Savanna Wilson and Tyler Cox; three brothers: Joe (Karen) McKeown of Park View, IA, Jeff McKeown of Rogersville, AL, Dan McKeown of Rockford, IL; three sisters: Betsy Considine, Ann (Dan) Osborn, and Jean Bowser all of Dixon, IL ; brother-in-law, Kent Hungerford of Kentucky; sister-in-law, Diann McKeown; daughter-in-law, Danette Clark; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Cathy is preceded in death by her sister, Chris Hungerford; brother, Patrick "Duffy" McKeown and brother-in-law, Tom Bowser.

The visitation will be from 10 A.M - 12 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Gregory Hoffmann officiating. Private family burial will follow the service. Please visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.