Karen S. Fenton
Obituary's Biography:
Karen S. Fenton, 64, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on April 20, 2025 at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born on October 22, 1960 in Chicago to Vernon and Barbara (nee Hitch) Magnuson.
Karen, lovingly known as “Snow” by her husband Dino, was a devoted member of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church. She gave back to the community through her volunteer work, most recently assisting with the Lord of Glory Food Pantry. Karen had a passion for travel, with Hilton Head, North Carolina, South Haven, Michigan and Hawaii among her favorite destinations.
Karen is survived by her husband of 42 years, Robert “Dino” Fenton, whom she married on September 25, 1982 in Chicago; her mother, Suzanne Magnuson; her children, John Erik (Stephanie) Fenton of Parker, CO, Joe Fenton of Kenosha, WI, and Karli Fenton of Englewood, CO; her grandchildren, Charlie and August Fenton of Parker, CO; and her sister, Linda Hardy of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Magnuson; her birth mother, Barbara Hitch Magnuson; and her paternal grandparents, August and Angelique Magnuson.
Services will be held at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, 607 W Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, April 28, 2025. A visitation and time of gathering will be held from 12pm until 2pm. A memorial funeral service will be held at 2pm, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lord of Glory Church Food Pantry. All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.
God bless and watch over the family and friends of Karen during this most difficult of times and may they find comfort in the Lord
With a broken heart we will always remember our dear friend. I know she will be guiding and watching over all she loved.
So many good memories! So many blessings over the 55+ years! Say hello to all of our other FF! Fireman Family Forever! ❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were one of the most genuine, welcoming and lovely lady that has crossed my path. Thank you. R.I.P. Karen. You will be missed. 🌹🙏
To all the family and friends terrible shocking loss but their group of friends in Lisbon Iowa were lucky to host a party and have Dino Karen and Joe attend April 12 and 13th. Great memories that’s what life‘s all about stay positive and it’s in the Lord‘s hands from here. Powers n Prayers
This was such heart breaking news when I found out that our Lord called Karen home. Dino and your family have been in my prayers since I heard this sad news. Know that she might not be here on earth but she will always be by all of your sides.
Karen and I were coworkers and became friends after working several years at Abbott. Karen enjoyed her friends and her card games on Thursday nights. She loved her children and grandchildren and yes, she’d loved to travel and I had the pleasure to travel with her a couple times and each time we did a friendship grew.
Prayers to the family and the children she will be dearly missed
Dino, find comfort in knowing Karen lies in the arms of the Lord. God Bless Buddy
Dino, Erik and family, Joe and Karli,
Ed and I are heartbroken for all of you. Karen was a wonderful friend, an amazing mom and wife, and a beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed.
My deepest thoughts and prayers.
God bless, LEO DOLEWSKI
Dino, I will be thinking of you and your family constantly. Bill
Dino and family,
Sending prayers of strength and comfort during this difficult time. I have such fond memories of Karen – her laughter and welcoming nature always made our bunko and card game nights so special. She will be deeply missed.
Very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and Karen in our prayers.
Dino, Erik, Joe and Karli I am so sorry for your loss. Karen and I were coworkers as well. Karen had such a huge heart from her family and friends to her love of animals and welcomed meeting anyone new she came in contact with to helping anyone in need.
I have so many great memories from traveling with her, bowled on a few leagues, cards or game nights, to having lunch or dinner/drinks just catching up on life.
Your wife/mother was a genuine person all around and she will be deeply missed by me and so many others that she touched! My heart goes out to all of you.