Karen Kay Hamilton, 63, of Keystone, Iowa formerly of LaSalle, IL passed away suddenly at her home March 11, 2020.

Karen was born July 17, 1956 in LaSalle, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Dorothy ( Wieczorek) Lenski. She graduated from LaSalle High School in LaSalle, IL. March 18, 1991 Karen married Jeffrey Hamilton, together they raised their family in LaSalle. When her children became adults and moved away from home, Karen became a student again going to Liberty University and graduating with her bachelors in religion, in 2019. She was currently pursuing her Masters in Divinity from Liberty University.
Karen and Jeffery made their home most recently in Keystone, Iowa, where she enjoyed making crafts, floral arrangements and prayer bears to send to others. One of Karen's passions was for Great Pyrenees, which lead her to rescuing multiple dogs.

Karen is survived by her husband, Jeff Hamilton of Keyston, IA; sons, John Pearson Jr., of Tomah, WI, Joshua Hamilton, of Hephzibah, GA; daughters, Bethany Heinzeroth of Walnut, IL, Tabitha Peters of Spring Valley, IL; brother, Ken Lenski of LaSalle, IL; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Kathy Lenski (1990).

Karen love for others and her family was apparent in everything she did she will be missed by all of those who knew her.
Services are pending at this time, memorials may be made to the Pyr Paws and Fluffy Tails Dog Rescue, online condolences can be sent at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.

Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service is caring for Karen's family in their time of need.