Karen Couch Odum (nee Gill), age 74, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. She is survived by her first husband, Dennis Couch, two daughters, Debbie (James) Adams of Arkansas and Kathy (Jeff) Drnec of Joliet, one son Scott (Kim) Couch of Manteno, eight grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Barry, Bryan Adams, Kevin, Michelle and Matthew Greaney, Kristine, Sydney, and Brenten Couch, three great grandchildren, two sisters, Allene (Duncan) Bachmann and Marilyn (Clyde) Odle, her dear friend Lori and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Milton and Blanche Gill and her second husband, Ralph Odum. Karen was employed at Will County Forest Preserve for many years, she enjoyed a good game of cards with friends and spending time with her family. Karen's sense of style and fashion was uncanny and she was always a lady with class. Funeral service for Karen will be 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home with Rev. Carol Currier-Frighetto officiating. Visitation will be the same day from 4:00 P.M. until the time of service. Memorials in Karen's name to St. Paul United Church of Christ or to the family to be used towards the great grandchildren's education. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., (Rt. 52) Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com