Karen Richel (Basso) Shurtz, 75, of Ramer, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 12 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 5, 1950 in Christopher, IL to Donald and Beverly (Gulley) Basso. She married Wayne Shurtz and he survives of Ramer. She is also survived by her children Stacee (Errick) Reveron of Florida, Donny of Tennessee, and Jean & Joey Buffkin of Tennessee; daughter-in-law Tessa Shurtz; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and siblings, Rick (Sandy) Basso and Jeanne (Chuck) Wright. She was preceded in death by her father. Her wishes were to be cremated.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Service will be held for Karen Richel Basso Shurtz at Eternal Friends in Christ Church in Sesser, IL at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 24th with visitation from noon until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eternal Friends in Christ Church, Chewalla Baptist Church in Tennessee, or Donate Life America. If possible, Karen had requested that bright colors be worn before her passing.
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