Karen C. Robertson, 74, of Urbana passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Karen was born on April 27, 1947, in Freeport, IL to parents Sarah Jane (Pease) and Christian Pieper. She graduated from Freeport High School and attended the University of Illinois where she achieved her master's degree. Karen married her husband Larry Robertson on June 3rd, 1972, in Urbana at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Urbana. During her career Karen served as a teacher at the Urbana High School for 35 years. During this time, she created an early childhood development program known as PUPS. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and enjoyed her hobby of arts and crafts. Karen was loved by many and will be missed dearly by her close friends and family.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Larry; daughter Laura (Luis) Alcantara; and sisters Barb, Carol and Deborah.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Urbana High School &/or School District 116.