Karon is survived by her two children, Michael Maloney and Carolee Bechthold, and their spouses DeAnna Maloney and Bret Bechthold. Karon was blessed to have four grandchildren: Aubrey & Ella Maloney and Brennan & Abigail Bechthold. She will also be missed by her three brothers: Greg, Mark, and John and their families. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Maloney and her parents, Harry and Marie Harshbarger.
Karon was born on August 2, 1944 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. She graduated from Redlands University in 1966 with a degree in Spanish and later achieved a Masters in Education. She married the love of her life, John J. Maloney Jr, in 1970 and they had two children. She was a devoted wife and mother as well as a dedicated teacher. Karon taught every grade from 1st through 8th for over 30 years. She was a beloved teacher at St. Paschal Baylon, Sequoia Middle School, Ladera Elementary, and Redwood Middle School. Her retirement years were spent as a loving grandma, mom, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be remembered most for her cheerful smile and kind soul.
Her funeral is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10 am at St. Maximillian Kolbe Church in Oak Park, with a reception to follow. Rev. Jarlath Dolan will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Karon’s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362.
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