Karen Patricia Mandziara nee Gradi of Bartlett formerly of Carpentersville for 21 years; beloved wife of Thomas Mandziara; loving mother of Trisha Haugen of Algonquin; Jerry Foresman of North Carolina, Thomas Mandziara II of DesPlaines and Kevin Mandziara of Bartlett; cherished “gramie” of Ashley, Jeffrey, Brett, Brook and Brenden; daughter of Bonnie Tratar; dear sister of Tim Gradi of IN. Memorial Service Saturday, April 17th 2:00 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Dr., Bartlett. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements and cremation by Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, Bartlett. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.