Karen Gagliardo

SHERRARD—Karen Gagliardo, 42, of Sherrard, IL, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 in Bettendorf, IA.
 She was born Dec. 14, 1975 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Norman and Marietta (Novak) Gagliardo. She married Roberta “Bobbie” Tebben on Oct. 5, 2013 in Davenport.  Karen dedicated her life to work in the social services and education fields.  She also spent time with the Americorps and Red Cross. Karen was a graduate of Sherrard High School and Monmouth College.  She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America. She enjoyed softball, hiking, bicycling, playing with her dogs and spending time with her beloved nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Preemption United Methodist Church, Preemption, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center or to National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of the Greater Mississippi Valley.
Karen is survived by her wife, Bobbie Tebben; mother and father, Norman and Marietta Gagliardo; brothers, Dr. Kyle (Candace) Gagliardo and Clay Gagliardo; nephews, Grant and Evan Gagliardo; aunt, Michaeleen (Don) Clavey; uncles, AJ (Jan) Gagliardo and Brian (Diane) Gagliardo and many cousins very special friends and her dogs, Russel and Lily.