Obituary WASHINGTON - Karen J. (Hobbs) Monk, 47, of Washington, IL, died at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1966 in Peoria, IL, to Gene Harland and Shirley Ann Shanks Hobbs. Surviving are 1 son, Matthew Charles Monk of Washington, IL, her parents Gene and Shirley Hobbs of Washington, IL, 7 siblings, Tom Hobbs of East Peoria, Becky (Robert) Armstrong of Washington, IL, Don (Karen) Hobbs of St. Louis, MO, Sue (Nigel) Shannon on Washington, IL, Cindy (Dan) Venegonia of Washington, IL, Steve (Angie) Hobbs of Washington, IL, and Chris (Wendy) Hobbs of Washington, IL, many nieces and nephews and her precious dogs, Tucker and Rusty. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. She was a graduate of Washington Community High School. She had been working at PIPCO for the past 7 years and also worked part-time at Kimpling Ace Hardware for the last 5 years. Karen was a member of St. Patrick Church in Washington and loved animals. A funeral service will be at 11 am Monday, May 5, 2014 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Father Steve Willard will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the funeral home and hour prior to the service on Monday. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Memorials may be made to TAPS. Cemetery Details Cremation Rites will be accorded following services Visitation MAY 4. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Service MAY 5. 11:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571