Karen Jean Wehking Obituary (1940

Benson - Karen Jean Wehking, 81 of Benson passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Karen was born January 26, 1940, a daughter of Elmer and Evalina (Wink) Henn. She married Arnold Lee Wehking on February 14, 1959 in Toluca. He survives along with daughter, Denise (Bob Bohm) Duffy, Toluca; son, Gary Wehking, Lawrenceburg, IN; three grandchildren, Matthew (Nikki) Wehking, Megan (Justin Gardner) Duffy and Ryan (Stephanie) Duffy; a great-grandson, Bryant Lee Wehking; and three step great- grandchildren, Kamryn, Jaycee and Zeke. Also surviving is her dear sister, Marion Mastalio of Toluca. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Evelyn Pomeranke. Karen was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Benson. She worked as a postal clerk in Eureka and Benson and became the Postmaster in Benson prior to retiring. Spending winter months in Arizona sightseeing and attending Cubs Training Camp in Mesa was the highlight of Karen and Arnold's retirement years. Karen was best known for her sweet personality and her love of family gatherings where she prepared an abundance of delicious recipes. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Clayton Township Cemetery, Benson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benson Fire and Rescue Department. Calvert - Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca is in charge of arrangements.