There will be a mass at 9:30am on December 28, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Decatur IL, followed by a graveside service at 1:00pm at Camp Butler Cemetery, in Riverton IL, followed by a Celebration of Life at Karen and Darrell Moore’s house in Argenta, Illinois.
Mrs. McKarnen was born on September 23, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois; the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bogenschutz) Melton. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert McKarnen of 55 years, and her twins Daniel and Dennis.
Surviving are her children; Tim McKarnen and Tammy of Springfield, IL, Karen Moore and her husband Darrell of Argenta IL, Pat McKarnen and wife Tina from Decatur IL, Kathy McKarnen of Oakland Park, FL, Kim Briggs and husband Brian from Oakland Park, FL and Mike McKarnen and wife Amy from Palymra, IL.
Virginia also had 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Virginia loved spending time outdoors at Otterlake, camping and fishing. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. Mom was an amazing, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandma.
We Love you and will miss you every day.
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