Lois Joann (Jo) Dawson Karberg

One of Jo’s greatest joys was giving to others and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed every moment of life before her illness and enriched the lives of all who knew her. She had the knack of making every person feel special as she cheered them on. After an extended illness that she faced with courage and dignity, she died on October 19th, 2022 at the age of 82.

Jo is survived by 5 sisters, Brenda Zissler(Gary), Beverly Wilder(Van), and Sharon Eldridge(Glenn) of Rockford, Mary Broadway of Pocahontas, AR. and Wilma Brewer of Windsor, CO. , 3 brothers, Billy Dawson(Joy) of Jackson, MS., Jimmy Dawson(Debbie) of Rockford, and Jerry Dawson(Peggy) of Powhatan, AR., and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Olen Dawson, 6 sisters and 1 brother.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 26th at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL 61115, with Pastor Darren Loeppky officiating. Burial to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the start of service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Dawson-Karberg family.