Karen C. Peka
Carol Stream, IL
Peka, KarenKaren C. Peka, 55 year resident of Carol Stream, IL, passed away on March 8, 2026 at the age of 83. Loving mother of Carole (Gary) Flick, Pamela Czerniak, Laura Canevello (Howard Helft) and Christine (Jeff) Thomas; proud grandmother of Stephanie (Jason), Richard, Zachary (Sydney), Alexander, Amanda (Brady), Megan (Jack), Tyler and Christian; doting great-grandmother of Evan; fond aunt of Anna Marie and Thomas (Lisa). Karen was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alice Markes, and brother, Thomas (Jean) Markes. Karen was an avid reader and Chicago sports fan. Above all, she valued her friends and loved her family. Services are private.Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com
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