She was born June 29, 1971 in Peoria to Lynn and Katherine McCurdy. She married Bruce Wertz on August 23, 2013 in Pekin. He survives along with two daughters: Karissa Johnson of East Peoria, Carrie Tullar of East Peoria, one son, Bryson Roberts of Peoria, one sister, Kathy (Dave) Wilson of Peoria, one ½ sister, Lynnor (Mike) Matheney of Woodland, TX, one ½ brother, Ken (Julia) Cookson of Sevierville, TN, one niece, Jackie (Charlie) Bennett of Peoria, and her fur babies: Grayboy and Flulffernutter.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Kari was a Mail Carrier in Creve Coeur and East Peoria for over 20 Years.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Kari’s life will be Friday, May 24, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria.