Karen Ann Lee

May 2, 1960 - December 1, 2019

Karen "Karone" Lee age 59 of Sterling passed away Sunday Dec. 1, 2019 with her children at her side. Karen was born on May 2, 1960, the daughter of Steve F. and Marcella M (Janota) Bednar. Karen's main passions in life were teaching, fishing, and being a Grandmother. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Following college, she taught for 20 years, ranging from Kindergarten through 8th grade and special education. She was currently teaching at Rock Falls Middle School. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, father, and nephew Joshua J. Bednar. She is survived by her children Brian (Lauren) Lee of Dixon, and Celia Lee of Amboy; her grandchildren Colton and Amelia. Karen is also survived by her brothers Neal Bednar of Romeoville, Steve (Christine) Bednar of Plainfield, James Bednar of Sublette and her sister Linda Bergreen of California. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday Dec. 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sublette with the Rev. Randy Fronek officiating. Burial will follow in St Mary Cemetery in Sublette. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. A memorial has been established Rock Falls School District 13.