Karen D. Allsop

Karen Diana Allsop, 61, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:33 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at Shelbyville Manor.

Karen was born on February 27, 1964, in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Darrell Leslie and Helen Marie (Askins) Matheny. Karen grew up in Shelbyville with her eight siblings and graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1982. She worked as a waitress in Shelbyville for many years. Karen married John E. Allsop, and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2025.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Tiffany Moeller and husband Seth of Shelbyville, IL; son, Dallas Allsop of Shelbyville, IL; step-daughter, Monica Allsop of Mattoon, IL; and step-son John Allsop of Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Mary Kresin (Jim) of Cowden, IL, Eva Reed of Sullivan, IL, and Lisa Swank (Ken) of Shelbyville, IL; one brother, Michael Matheny of Shelbyville, IL; four grandchildren, Kerigan Moeller, Ellie Moeller, Lyric Quinn, Braden Ballew, and Taylor Beck; and one great grandson, Ezra Quinn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sisters, Linda Smith and Debbie Robertson; and brothers, Clayton “Buddy” Matheny and Tommy Dale Matheny.

Karen’s family will celebrate her life privately. Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society and mailed to Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.