Age 63, of Braidwood, IL passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Born September 30, 1957 in Chicago, IL to the late Harold and Carol (nee Melzer) Maunter. Claudia is now home with the Lord in Heaven. Her family and many friends are so blessed to have loved and been loved by her for all those years. Claudia enjoyed the fall and winter holidays and she had a love for scrapbooking, photography and being at the place that centered her most, her love in the Great Smoky Mountains. Surviving are her husband, William Karn of Braidwood and his family; one sister, Doreen and her family; many friends, especially her long time close friends, Erin, Jane, Jen, and Nicole; and of course the many doctors that cared for her. The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and support staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee for their compassion and care they gave her and the family. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be directed to: smokiesinformation.org, under the membership tab, there is a place to Donate.
Linda Wechsler (Settler)
Age 63, of Braidwood, IL passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Born September 30, 1957 in Chicago, IL to the late Harold and Carol (nee Melzer) Maunter. Claudia is now home with the Lord in Heaven. Her family and many friends are so blessed to have loved and been loved by her for all those years. Claudia enjoyed the fall and winter holidays and she had a love for scrapbooking, photography and being at the place that centered her most, her love in the Great Smoky Mountains. Surviving are her husband, William Karn of Braidwood and his family; one sister, Doreen and her family; many friends, especially her long time close friends, Erin, Jane, Jen, and Nicole; and of course the many doctors that cared for her. The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and support staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee for their compassion and care they gave her and the family. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be directed to: smokiesinformation.org, under the membership tab, there is a place to Donate.