Karen McCrary SolandMACOMB - Karen McCrary Soland, 77, of Macomb, IL, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017.She was born on September 26, 1939, in Chillicothe, MO, to Lewis and Genevieve (Cain) Anderson. She was married to Jim McCrary, and later married Larry Soland .Surviving are three children, Wendy (Patti Heidorn) McCrary of Lake Worth, FL, Robin (Rick) Severs of Macomb, IL, and Michael (Robyn) McCrary of Springfield, OH; and four grandchildren, Grant and Nick Severs and Kelsey and Paige McCrary.Her parents and her sister, Dana, preceded her in death.Karen had a passion for playing cards of any kind. She had a particular love for duplicate bridge. So much so, that she achieved her ACBL Life Master ranking.Karen was also a sports fanatic. If she wasn't watching a sport on TV, she was following her grandchildren as they played softball, wrestling, golf, basketball and football. She was so proud to brag about their latest achievements of any kind.Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Karen's Life will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Macomb Country Club from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial of ashes will be held privately at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested you contribute in her honor to the Dolores Kator Switzer Women's Center, McDonough District Hospital, 505 E. Grant Street, Macomb, IL 61455.Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com.