Obituaries

Carina L. "Kiki" Kapraun

November 21st, 1986 – January 27th, 2025

Carina L. “Kiki” Kapraun, 38, of Astoria, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1986 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Bruce and Ranae (Clark) Welker. She married Nathan Kapraun on September 25, 2010 in Chillicothe, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are her two children, Brooks and Briar Kapraun, parents; Bruce and Ranae Welker of Princeville, IL, grandfather, Franklin J. Welker of Astoria, IL, two sisters; Alicia (and Bradley) Vonk of Chillicothe and Darci Welker of Marion, OH, in-laws; Greg and Vicki Kapraun of Metamora, IL, sister-in-law; Kim (and Stuart) Jacob of Germantown Hills, IL and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother; Patricia Welker and grandparents; Delmer and Barbery Clark.

She worked as a Key Account Executive for Ameren Illinois.

She was a 2005 graduate of Princeville High School. She went on to attend Illinois Central College where she played softball. She also played softball for several traveling teams including the Pekin Lettes and Pekin Rage. She then graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Construction Management and a minor in Graphic Design. She went on to work at WIU for several years. Kiki was very involved with the Astoria and VIT School districts with school events and organizations, including coaching softball at all levels and was on the Rowdy Rebels Board. Kiki loved hunting and anything to do with the outdoors.

She lived her life with so much purpose. She did it all and she did it ALL with grit, determination, passion, love, strength, and kindness. She poured herself into her family, her kiddos were her whole world, her work because she was smart as hell, that's for sure, and definitely her community, she was always there to help when needed and put everyone else first. SHE WAS THAT PERSON.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Monday, February 3, 2025. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Condolences

January 30th, 2025

I’m so very sorry for your loss. I’ll be keeping you all in my prayers. Bobette Massaglia

January 30th, 2025

So very sorry for your family's loss. May God give you strength and understanding. Your community is here to offer support. Deb and Jim Park

January 30th, 2025

So very sorry.

January 30th, 2025

Heaven gained beautiful Angel. Know she will watch over her family and friends just as she did in life. Heartfelt condolences and Hugs

January 30th, 2025

Her inspiration & love for all will be remembered always …. She was a Blessing to all of us 💞 May God’s comfort wrap completely around her family 💞
Sympathy and Prayers
Dennis & Cyndi Ratcliff

January 30th, 2025

Praying for comfort and strength for the family in this hard time. So sorry for you loss.
Blake and Victoria Combites

January 30th, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss.
Kerry Riley

January 30th, 2025

Nathan,
You and your kids are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Carina was a great person

January 30th, 2025

You are in my prayers, Nathan.
Mark Blaylock

January 30th, 2025

My thoughts and prayers go out to Nathan, Brooks, Briar and Kiki’s family. So sorry for your loss.

January 30th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was a good person. Sending prayers for her family. Duck and Susan

January 30th, 2025

Sending prayers of comfort to all the family.

January 30th, 2025

Praying for comfort and peace for you all as you deal with your great loss of Kiki. Wendell & Alice Clanin

January 30th, 2025

I’m so so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you for comfort during this unbelievable trying time 🙏
Jody Dean

January 30th, 2025

Love and prayers in the passing of Kiki- Marge Dell-Princeville

January 30th, 2025

So sorry for your loss, Kiki was a sweetheart and every time I saw her she had a smile. Debby and Darrell Pierce

January 30th, 2025

Joe and I are so sorry to hear this. Heaven gained an angel. So so sorry.

January 30th, 2025

💔 So sorry for this huge loss. I'm not sure any other single person passing could have broken this many hearts, only Kiki. Praying for you all. ❤️

Mallorie, Jordan & girls

January 30th, 2025

A beautiful, bright light, snuffed out way too soon. Very sad. Prayers of comfort for all her family.

January 30th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I had the pleasure of meeting her because of Brooks playing travel ball. She always had a warm smile and kind word. My heart aches for all of you. Denise Christine

January 30th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss!

January 30th, 2025

So sorry for your loss Donnie Danner

January 30th, 2025

Love and prayers to you all.

January 30th, 2025

Love and prayers to you all.

January 30th, 2025

So sorry for your tragic loss. I worked with Carina at Ameren and got the chance to meet her in Oct when she visited our group in the Peoria office. She was so nice to work with. May God comfort her family and friends during this difficult time. Rick Scott

January 30th, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss. Grit and determination along with an infectious laugh and smile. Lanette Martin

January 30th, 2025

I have known Carina for years and enjoyed working with her as an Ameren customer. Will miss her phone calls, emails, and visits. So sorry for your loss. Lenny VanWingerden

January 30th, 2025

We are thinking of you all. So very sorry for this devastating loss. Kiki was a beautiful person! Tom and Cathy Huntsman

January 30th, 2025

So sorry to hear of her loss prayers to all the family 🙏🙏Garnie Workheiser and family

January 30th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Carina at Ameren and respected her greatly as she was always responsive, respectful, patient and organized. She is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 30th, 2025

I’m sorry for your loss. Carina had a beautiful spirit that shined.

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Kiki made the best chocolate bombs. Will miss her at the vendor show. Tommy and Pam Trone

January 31st, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort to all the family during an unimaginable loss.
Robert and Susan Cameron

January 31st, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, The Egletons

January 31st, 2025

Kiki has been such a blessing to us over the years. She welcomed us and made us feel like family. She was always so full of joy. She had a way of making everyone around her feel loved and important. We will miss her deeply and pray that God will comfort all who knew and loved her especially your sweet family.
❤️ Mike and Marci Baumann

January 31st, 2025

Our hearts our broken for everyone who knew KiKi. My husband and I worked with her and Nate when we were all just babies at Gander Mountain. Big hugs to Nate, the kids and the rest of her family. - Seth & Liz Campbell

January 31st, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss!! In our thoughts and prayers!! Godbless!! ❤️

January 31st, 2025

I am so very sorry for your loss. I’m sending my deepest condolences to all of her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 1st, 2025

Renee I am so terribly sorry to hear about Kiki,my daughter told me. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it. She was one of the sweetest young ladies I've ever known. God comfort and strengthen you Renee and your whole family. Loved her,such a sweetie.God bless you all and strengthen you all through this deeply difficult time I love you all! Carol Turner!

February 1st, 2025

My deepest sympathy to all of Kiki’s family and friends. Fly high, sweet girl. Carolyn Cripe

February 1st, 2025

RIP We played softball when we were little, we also went to preschool-4th grade together. Im so very sorry for your loss.
❤️Stacy Perdelwitz

February 1st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. In our prayers. Kiki was so sweet am glad I got to know her. Sheila and Gary Sloter

February 2nd, 2025

Renee so sorry for your loss. Your heart must be aching. May God give you strength.
Marcia Denney

February 3rd, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with Nate and his kids and the family for this heartbreaking loss. I worked with both Nate and Carina at Gander mountain, and went to their wedding. She lit up a room and would do anything for anyone she will be missed.❤️🙏

February 3rd, 2025

Ranae and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Reading these memories it's clear to see what a blessing Kiki was to so many. Peace to all of you. Kim and Mike Crisanti

February 4th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God be with you all. She will greatly be missed🙏❤️
Julianna Duckwiler and David Moulton