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Karen Utterback
Karen Utterback, 57, formerly of Kansas City, died unexpectedly at her home in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2009. She graduated from Southwest High School, University of Missouri with a BA in Journalism, an MA in Sociology and an MA in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Began her career at WXIA-TV Atlanta, Ga. In Chicago, she worked for the Government Finance Officers Association as Editor of the Research and Consulting Center. Her passions were sailing, running marathons and traveling. A memorial will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Yacht Club in Chicago. Donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
Published in Kansas City Star on August 26, 2009
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Becky Colvin (Wolpert)
Just can't believe this sweet, gentle spirit is no longer with us. She was always eager to befriend. I never saw her intentionally hurt or belittle anyone. She will be missed.Becky (Colvin) Wolpert
Terry Greenberg (Krause)
I remember Karen as a very smart, very pretty girl who was so unassuming as to be completely unaware of her many fabulous qualities. This past summer, while reading the guestbook that accompanied her obituary, I was happy to read the many posts that clearly illustrated how many admirers had finally come to know her for the exceptional person she was. May her memory live on.Hannah Gurin (Selznick)
Karen was one of the sweetest friends that I was blessed to have throughout my life. I enjoyed visiting with her in Chicago and chatting about her sailing passion and marathons and all of her worldly adventures. I am saddened to hear that such a lovely lady is gone too soon. It was a joy to be in her life. hannahCamilla Zuiss (King)
This coming Sunday would have been Karen's 58th birthday. I talked to her just days before she passed away and her friend in Chicago e-mailed me just a few days after her death. It was strange to get a "invite" from Plaxo to send her a birthday card just a few days ago.I know Karen will be looking down on this first day of Spring. (and smiling as she always was)
Susan Bentley (Breckenridge)
I remember Karen from grade school, her mother was our Girl Scout leader. Karen was always so friendly and exuberent about life, ready to try anything. (And she would always master whatever she tried). Looks like she continued that the rest of her life also.
Robyn McCaughey (Grauer)
Thinking of you today, Karen....fondly. RIP.
Pat (Jim) Prestigiacomo
Karen, you'll be remembered fondly by most of your classmates.