Karen L. Smith, of Arlington Heights, formerely of Oak Park; loving mother of Robert S. (Dawn) Smith, Cheryl A. (Frank) Savoia, Carol L. (Joseph) Kilgallon, the Late Cheri Smith; beloved grandmother of Brandon, Ashley, Nicholas, Adam, Alyssa, Joseph Jr., Sean, Nicole, Matthew and James; dear sister of John (Linda) Gartshore and Gary Gartshore. Visitation Monday from 3 until time of service 8 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Respiratory Health Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago IL 60607 appreciated.