Taresa Marie Karr, 58, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 1966, the daughter of Howard Leslie Steele and Donna Rae Shannon.

A Celebration of Taresa’s Life will be held from 3 – 7 PM, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Whitney’s Cove, Clinton, IL.  Private family inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL at a later date.  The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.

Memorials may be directed to the Taresa Karr Memorial Fund.

On February 26, 1994, Taresa married the love of her life, Grant Karr. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Taresa is survived by her devoted husband, Grant; her stepsons, Scott Karr of Clinton, Jeremy Karr of Seabrook, Texas, and Jason and Alex Karr of Leesburg, Virginia; and her step-grandchildren, Cedar and Juniper Karr. She is also survived by her brother, Rob Shannon of Clinton; her niece, Karra Sloat (Shannon) of Clinton; nephews, Dane and Jordan Shannon of Marion, Illinois, and Craig Stephenson of Lafayette, Indiana; as well as her beloved great-nieces and nephews: Kaedyn and Trentn Sloat-Shannon, Saylah and Brielle Shannon, Knox, Luca, and Beau Shannon, and Kaylynn, Kade, and Chloe Stephenson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Howard Steele, and her sister, Kellie Jo Shannon.

Taresa dedicated over two decades of her career to human resources in the healthcare industry, where she found true fulfillment in helping and supporting others.

Beyond her family, Taresa leaves behind a wide circle of dear friends. Many of those special bonds were forged over countless evenings at Whitney’s Cove, where laughter flowed as freely as the stories they shared. These moments created a lifetime of irreplaceable memories and friendships that deeply enriched the lives of all who knew her.

Those who knew Taresa knew two things for certain: she cherished her time in Cozumel, Mexico, and she adored her family and friends—especially her great-nieces and nephews, who were the light of her life.

Taresa’s warmth, strength, and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com