John Karst Funeral Expenses

John Michael Karst, Sargant USMC (retired) Beloved husband and loving father passed away on June 2, 2023. John leaves behind his wife Joanna Karst, son Grayson, and daughter Lily. Along with his parents Dennis and Nancy Karst and brothers Steve and Eric. In addition to numerous aunts, uncles and cousins plus his many friends who he loved very much. His love of his family is only surpassed by the love of his wife and beautiful children, whom he couldn’t have been more proud of. John was a Veteran of the Gulf War Era. He served in the Marine Corps from November 2015 to November 2020. He was stationed in Miramar at HMH-462 Screw Crew and completed 3 deployments before being promoted to Logistics Officer and Sargent. After honorable discharging, John purchased a house in McHenry, IL to enjoy his family life with his wife and 2 children, along with his 2 dogs, cat, and Cheeto, a snake he bought for Grayson. He will be remembered by all for his love of family and friends, his smile, sometimes sarcastic wit, and making every event better with his presence. Johns passions were fishing, boating, camping, golf, and sharing that love with his children. He was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, veteran, baseball coach, and so much more. He will be missed by all who knew him, and we pray that his memory will never be forgotten.