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Karen Marie Huddleston

1963 - 2018

Karen Marie Huddleston obituary, 1963-2018, Aurora, IL

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The Daleiden Mortuary

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Aurora, Illinois

Karen Huddleston Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Marie (Eckhoff) Huddleston of Sugar Grove. Karen died Thursday, July 19th, after a brief but courageous battle with a particularly virulent form of cancer. Karen graduated from Aurora Central Catholic High School in 1982. She double majored at Loyola in Biology and Chemistry and graduated with a degree in Medical Technology. She later went on to Midwestern University where she graduated with a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated with honors from all of these. She married her loving husband, Dan Huddleston in 1989. Dan and Karen traveled abroad for 7 years. During that time Karen worked at University of Bern Hospital, Switzerland,, Mafraq Hospital Abu Dhabi and Central Medical Clinic in Hong Kong She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dan Huddleston; father Robert Eckhoff, aunts: Joan Plante, Doris (Emmett) Langston and Shirley Zemansky, all of Aurora, cousins Lori(Ed) Harding, Mike(Lynn) Langston, Larry(Diane) Langston, and Alex(Peggy) Zemansky; her Aunt Rosalie Eckhoff, Uncle Eddie (Goldie) Eckhoff along with her beloved Rascal, Cassie, Wrigley, Lucy and of course Emmy. She was preceded in death by her mother Elaine (Zemansky) Eckhoff, her uncles Harold and Donald Eckhoff. Also preceded by Uncles Robert, Harold, Tom Zemansky and Uncle Robert Plante and cousins Linda and James Plante. Karen was enormously respected by those she worked with in the medical community, and adored by her patients for her brilliance, compassion and honesty. She was an avid equestrian, and enjoyed riding her horse Emmy whenever she could. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY; Fr. Jerome Leake will officiate with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506. (630) 631-5500. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Karen's name can be made to Fox Valley Animal Welfare League. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Karen' family.

Published by Beacon News from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2018.
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My heart goes out to Karen Huddlestons family, coworkers, friends and patients. Karen was a beautiful soul and brought much comfort to me and will be sorely missed. You always knew you were in very good hands. Her beauty.......well, there are no words in describing the aura you felt around her.....she was one of a kind......God is lucky to have her!

Sue B

Acquaintance

November 27, 2018

My husband and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Karen. She was always there to take care of our medical needs. We send our condolences out to her family, and friends.

Judy Gallagher

August 11, 2018

My heart is broken to just hear of this news of a doctor I was so glad to have found these past few years. She was so very wonderfully helpful and understanding. This is such a devastating shock and loss. My prayers are with her entire family and loved ones. May you rest in peace dear loving lady.

Teresa Koehler

August 10, 2018

We are so sad to learn of Karens passing. She was a gentle, honest & very kind dr. We will miss her. Cynthia & Charles Worsley

Cynthia Worsley

August 10, 2018

What a kind compassionate woman!!!
We will truly miss her !
Our deepest condolences to her family!
Lonny and Lee Sampson. Leland, IL

Lee Sampson

August 10, 2018

I'm very sorry to hear this. I really liked her. She was my good doctor.
Judy Washburn

Judy Washburn

August 10, 2018

I have to say this was my favorite doctor doctor to me anyways, She sat and listened to me for endless hours on her time and seemed so passionate about her work! I'm deeply saddened by this news! Young and beautiful! I don't think one person can say something wrong about Karen ! Sorry to her family, friends and patients!

Jessica Keslin

August 6, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

A D

July 30, 2018

George Wright

July 26, 2018

Will miss her so much

The Currys

Julie Curry

July 25, 2018

Just wanted to send my prayers to Karen's family. To all the Zemanski family and all the cousins. She is now reunited with her mother Elaine. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and may you remember all the great memories that you shared and know that someday you will see her again. Sherry (Gutierrez) Hickey, Sparta, Tn.

Hickey Sherry

July 25, 2018

What a sad day. karen and i go all the way back to 1st grade at St. Therese school, and 40 yrs later, completely by coincidence she treated me as a PA.

she was kind,funny, compassionate, wickedly smart and i always loved that sly smile of hers.

she will be dearly missed, my condolences to her family.

Beeb

July 25, 2018

To my Dear Brother in Faith, Bob. Our deepest prayers and sympathy from the Faith Community of Saint Therese of The Infant Jesus in Aurora. Karen lived in the simplicity of our patroness and exhibited the example of Saint Francis in that she was truly an Instrument of Peace. PAX et BONUM. Deacon Bruce Watermann,FAC.

July 23, 2018

The sadness in our hearts over the passing of this young LADY is very hard to express.Saying goodbye for now Karen

George Wright

July 23, 2018

This really makes me sad, my condolences for her family and medical family. It was an honor to be under her care the last few years, very caring , intelligent, just a great person that I will truly miss.

Robert Middaugh

July 22, 2018

Dan. So very sorry to hear about Karen. My thoughts are with you and your family. Dave Marzo

July 22, 2018

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