JANESVILLE, Wis. – Karen L. Lackey, 76, of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Janesville, of complications with unexpected health issues.
Karen was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Dixon, the daughter of Harvey and Eula (Ash) Seybert. She graduated in 1960 from Amboy High School, where she had 4 years of perfect attendance. Upon graduation, she became secretary to the president of Dixon National Bank, a position she held until she married Thomas R. Lackey on Oct. 3, 1974. After the marriage, she became a resident of Janesville, and became the secretary to the president of First National Bank (Chase Bank), a position she held for more than 20 years. Before retiring, she was secretary to Janesville Public Schools Superintendent Tom Everts for several years. In earlier years, Karen enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling with her husband, Tom. Karen was a people person who enjoyed visiting with anyone, and more recently enjoyed visiting with residents of assisted living facilities. Her smile was her greatest asset.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Lackey; children, Tina M. Tillery and Michael (Julie Frank) Lackey; grandchildren, Leah Tillery, Hunter Tillery, Cloe Tillery; her sister, Judy Milano; niece and nephews, Ken (Sherry) Diehl, Denny Diehl, Tami (Tim) Flessner and Randy (Jennifer) Diehl; as well as many cherished great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Robert Milano.
A visitation for Karen will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, and the funeral at noon Monday at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville, with James Johnson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.