IL SR0537

Memorial resolution honoring Karen "Kay" Walton of Chatham, who passed away on November 27, 2025 at age 81

Born September 28, 1944 in Jacksonville, Illinois; raised in Versailles and attended Brown County High School in Mount Sterling

Married Ronald "Ronnie" Walton in 1964; after his death in 1988, she devoted herself to raising her children and grandchildren

Survived by three children (Todd, Robin, and Troy), seven granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, and two sisters

Illinois Senate extends condolences to her family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the family