Karen R. Wyrick, 78, of Marshall, IL passed away in Willow Breeze Hospice House at Mattoon, IL. She was born Dec. 6, 1945 at Casey, IL, the daughter of James and Minnie Kathryn Francis who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Randall Wyrick and siblings, Randall Francis, Ed Francis, Wilma Roberts and Norma Jean Francis. On June 16, 1962 she married Dean Wyrick at Marshall, IL and he survives. Also surviving are four children, John Wyrick of Martinsville, IL, Patty (John) Hightshoe of Marshall, IL, Jeannie (Curtis) Walters of Marshall, IL and Camie (Julie) Wyrick of Effingham, IL; grandchildren, Shasta Kemper, John Hightshoe Jr., Amanda England, Adreanna Wyrick, Breanna Wyrick, Crayanna Wyrick, Sonny Walters, Adeli Walters and Ashley Sexton and twelve great grandchildren. She had formerly been employed at the Burnsides Nursing Home and Dollar General Marshall. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home with a graveside service at 10:45 AM Saturday at Livingston Cemetery with Rev. Paul Burress officiating. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice or the Livingston Cemetery Association.