Karen Marie Ellison, nee Visus, age 62, passed away on December 1st surrounded by her loving family. Karen was the beloved wife of Steven R. for 27 wonderful years; loving mother of Andrew Steven (Jasmine Chorath) Ellison; dearest daughter of the late Patricia and Andrew Visus; dear sister of Deborah and Valerie J. (Michael Hickey) Visus; fond aunt, cousin, niece and friend of many; dear master of baby Trixie. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Rush University Cancer Center to Benefit Multiple Myeloma 1725 W. Harrison St. Suite 1010 Chicago, IL 60612 would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral service will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home, and will then proceed to St. Celestine Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Info 708-456-8300.