Karen M.
Mayton
,
66 of Roscoe, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 22,
2025,
next to her family. Karen was born on November 2,
1958,
in Racine, Wisconsin to her parents Beverly and Orville
Solfest
. Karen Graduated from Guilford Highschool class of 1976.
Karen found her soulmate in Garland
Mayton
. They were married for 42 Years.
Garland called Karen his Petunia and Sweet Pea.
Karen worked for Mitsubishi
Logisnext
Americas in Marengo, Illinois for 38 and half years. She was amazing at her Job and worked until her body could not physically allow her to. Her work ethic and incredible drive
described Karen. Karen loved to craft,
sew,
and crochet.
Karen loved to play
cards and games with her family.
Karen loved camping and fishing.
Karen and Garland used to compete in how many fish they could catch.
Karen
loved going for rides
on
the Harley with Garland. They took many trips to different states and saw so many b
ea
utiful places. Karen loved
the f
eeling of the air blowing across her face because she forgot about her diagnosis. Karen had such an amazing soul, smile
and personality.
Karen treated everyone like family.
She a
lways made sure to put everyone first. Karen was an amazing Wife, Nani, and Mother. Her children were a huge part of her life.
She loved
to see her children grow with their families.
Her
Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren loved her so much. Karen was adored and loved by so many.
Karen is survived by her Husband Garland
Mayton
. Her siblings Julie Ogden, and Glen (Terry)
Solfest
. Her Three Children, David (Ebony)
Mayton
,
J
ustin
Mayton
and Ashley (Shannon)
Werntz
. Her Grandchildren,
Daviona
(Ebony) Hinds-Thomas.
Najah,
David Jr, Eryn, Angie, Owen, Evan, Hunter, Grayson, Lily, Rylen,
Leif,
and Great Grandchildren. Karen loved all her nieces,
nephews,
and cousins.
Karen is predeceased by her parents Orville and Beverly
Solfest
. Her son David Michael
Mayton
. Her Grandchildren
Caedon
Michael and David Jr.
Celebration of Life will be from 2pm-8pm on Saturday Feb 1,
2025,
at 6325 White Dove Rd, Roscoe IL 61073. To send Flowers please us the address above. Please
wear
Purple
to
celebrate Karen.
Stateline Cremations is
assisting
the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park, IL 61111.
www.statelinecremations.com