Karen L. Berndt, age 59 of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away November 1, 2010. Beloved mother of Allan (Tracy) Berndt, David (Carm) Frenzel and Dana Frenzel. Cherished grandmother of Paige, Lillian, Dillan, Monique, Brianna, Jasmine, Allissa, Erin, John, Ricki and Sadie. Dear sister of Michael (Jessica) Stowers. Dear aunt of Melissa (Jeff) Gibson and Dr Michael R. Stowers. Visitation will be Friday November 5th from 2:00 until time service 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL.).Interment will be private. Karen retired from the state of Illinois as a level three Health Technician. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com