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Karen Udell Obituary
Born: December 19, 1950
Died: March 24, 2026
Karen Udell (née Reilly), age 75, a resident of Aurora, IL since 2023, formerly of Joliet and Naperville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 19, 1950, in Joliet, IL.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Rd, Aurora, Illinois 60504, (630) 851-3444.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Monday, April 13, 10:00 AM in the church. Future inurnment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL.
Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL 60540.
For a complete obituary, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213 for more information.
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