Karen Dal Pra, 84, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Rockford Illinois. Born March 12, 1940, to Joseph and Ethna Ertmer. Graduated from Muldoon High School in 1958. She married Mario Dal Pra on October 6, 1960.

Karen worked as a school secretary at St. Bernadettes and Boylan High School. She always baked cookies for the grandkids each holiday and made it to as many of their sporting events as she could. She designed many sweaters that she knit for the grandkids' birthdays and knit them college-themed blankets. She had a passion for music and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Bernadettes, going to musicals, and line dancing. Her other big passion was for animals, her dog Soxy, and feeding raccoons.

She had a great group of friends since high school with whom she enjoyed playing cards and going on trips.

She is survived by her daughters, Maria (Brian) Timms, and Christina Crain. Son, Joe (Stephanie) Dal Pra, Daughter-in-law, Chris Dal Pra. Grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, and Zachary DalPra, Jacob (Becca) Timms, Callan (Tim) Kayser, Melanie (Jacob) Schwartz, Colton and Mason Crain and Ben Dal Pra. Great grandson, Miles Kayser. Brother-in-law Isidore Dal Pra. Sister-in-law, Joy Ertmer, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents. Husband Mario. Son, Michael Dal Pra. Brothers, Jim, and David Ertmer. in- laws, Peter, Edvige, Ray and Gino Dal Pra.

Thank you to the nurses and CNAs at Independence Village and Unity Care Hospice for all their care.

Funeral Mass at 11:00 am Saturday, April 13, 2024, in St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2400 Bell Ave. Rockford, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation from 9:00 am until time-of-service Saturday in the church. Arrangements by Gasparini Funerals.