Karen F. Nagy
Karen F. Nagy, nee Oswald, age 81, of Lyons, passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Les Nagy Sr., loving children, Lucy (late Mark) Vogt and Les Nagy Jr.; cherished grandchildren, Vicki Rousis, Krystal (Austin) Heller, and Heather Vogt; great-grandchildren, Brantley and Savannah Heller and Nova Vogt (her dearest black lab). Dear daughter of the late Joseph F. and Karolina Oswald, nee Weiss; Dearest sister of Helen (late Mick) Burke, the late Joseph (Nancy) Oswald Jr., the late Anna (late Stuart) MacDonald, and the late Dorothy and Sylvia Oswald.
Karen was a lover of animals, surrounded by dozens of dogs her entire life, including ones that were not even hers. Her wardrobe and home decor consisted of Hello Kitty, Snoopy, and Elvis Presley. She enjoyed every minute with family and friends, dancing to polka music, playing bingo, spending the day at the casino, and playing her accordion.
She touched countless numbers of lives with her selfless generosity, compassionate charity, and unending kindness toward all. From family, friends, and neighbors, to random encounters with strangers, she gifted everyone with a smile and a warm memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Children’s Hospital, or St. Labre Indian School are greatly appreciated.
Visitation 1 to 7pm on Sunday, March 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Chapel prayers, 9:15am, from the funeral home to St. Cletus Parish, LaGrange, on Monday, March 10th for a 10am Funeral Mass. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.
Sending love and hugs to the extended Nagy family. We can only imagine the heartbreak you are feeling at Karen’s passing. She was your rock, for sure, and we know you will always feel her presence. We have such good memories of our last visit to Lyons – lots of stories and laughter, and such a great meal at McCook’s (Karen’s recommendation!). We wish we could be with you this weekend; we will be thinking of all of you and remembering Aunt Karen. Love, Stuart and Joanne
Deepest condolences to you all.
Jim and Linda are sending love and prayers to you all too
I remember her always being a hard core room mom at all of our events at St Hugh.
She was a super lady
Hugs to your family
Love Candy Sipiera-Damm and family, and Jim and Linda Sipiera
Aunt Karen was the most kind and loving person. She will be truly missed.
She will be missed.
Love and prayers to all the family.
Love, Leona
I can’t imagine a kinder human being. From my early childhood memories throughout adulthood, Karen’s been a constant source of kindness and grace. Much love in my heart, and my deepest sympathies to the family.