Karen S Bauman

Karen S. Bauman, 58, of Rockford, left us too soon on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was born on October 28, 1959 in Natchez, MS; the daughter of Edward and Joan (Roberts) McDaniel. She worked as a Corporate Travel Agent for many years, most recently at Camelot World Travel. Karen was an amazing woman who always worked hard, always put others first, and always had a smile that could brighten any room. She was passionate about sports, whether it was watching them or playing them. She excelled in playing softball, and she loved NASCAR and cheering for the Bears. Karen was a fantastic mother, and she was devoted to her daughters and their education. Karen will always be remembered for the love she gave us and the memories we will cherish forever. She was truly one of a kind.

She is survived by her daughters, Dr. Renee Winner of Jacksonville, FL and Courtney Bauman; significant other, Dave Timmerman; her other “girls”, October and Buttercup; siblings, Ronnie McDaniel, Debbie Green, David “Cracky” McDaniel, Ricky (Angie) McDaniel; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL, 61108. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, but if you’d like to send flowers, please make sure they’re purple. Share condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com