Karen S. Courtway
January 30, 1945 - February 16, 2021
Karen S. Courtway, 76, of East Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1945 to Floyd and Vela (Stewart) Betts in Peoria. Karen married Robert Courtway in Washington on February 5, 1966; he survives. Karen is also survived by two sons, Terry (Angie) Courtway of Bradford and Todd Courtway of Peoria; her brothers, Mike and Jack Greer; and her sister, Kitty Jackson of Creve Coeur; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Ivan Greer, Jr.; and her sister, Debbie Emert. Karen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marquette Heights. She dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family and will be dearly missed. A visitation will be held at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Sunday, February 21 from 10:00 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Spring Bay Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
Karen S. Courtway, 76, of East Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1945 to Floyd and Vela (Stewart) Betts in Peoria. Karen married Robert Courtway in Washington on February 5, 1966; he survives. Karen... View Obituary & Service Information