She was born October 9, 1983 in Pekin to Daniel Eric and Penny Sue (Reber) Rickard, Sr. She was preceded in death by her father; maternal grandparents, Robert and Rose Reber; paternal grandparents, Coleman and Thelma Rickard and one nephew, Christopher Tinkham.
Surviving are two sons, Nathaniel Rickard and Dexter Williams, both of East Peoria; two daughters, Penny Sue Rickard and Priscilla Williams, both of East Peoria; her mother, Penny Sue Rickard of East Peoria; one brother, Daniel Rickard, Jr. of East Peoria; one sister, Amanda (Bobby) Tinkham of Pekin and several nieces and nephews.
A loving and dedicated mom, daughter and sister, Kari enjoyed doing arts and crafts, cooking, watching YouTube on her computer and researching genealogy.
A gathering celebrating Kari’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family to help offset expenses.
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