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Obituary for Dr. Carmen S. Asche
Peoria- Dr. Carmen Stephanie Kirkness-Asche passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 in Peoria, IL.
Carmen was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, on August 21st, 1968, the only daughter of William and Stephanie Kirkness. Carmen married Carl Victor Asche in September, 1999, in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
She is survived by her husband, Carl, son Charles William, and daughter Catherine Carmen. Also, by her parents William and Stephanie Kirkness and two brothers Will (Tracey) and Bryan (Rhonda). As well, she is survived by her nieces Brynn (Paul) Witt, Jillian (Karl) Unrau, nieces Kalista and Celeste (Kirkness) and Niece Madi and Nephew Cole Welch, many aunts, uncles, cousins, all in Canada.
Dr. Kirkness received a B.Sc. degree (University of Victoria, British Columbia), Physical Therapy degree (McMaster University, Ontario), a MSc. degree (McGill University, Quebec) and PhD degree (University of Utah) in Rehabilitation Science with an emphasis in epidemiology.
She was employed at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medicine and Assistant Director of the Center for Outcomes Research where she participated in research studies that evaluated patient outcomes in the clinical setting.
Family would like to thank OSF St. Francis Medical Center for the care and kindness shown to Carmen.
Carmen loved and excelled at all sports. At university, she was a member of the Canadian National Field Hockey Team and participated in many tournaments including the World Cup Field Hockey Games. She enjoyed her leisure time participating in the sport of the season be it snow skiing, water skiing, swimming, golf, tennis, running, dirt biking, boating or golf.. She loved it all, and was the all-inspiring family leader to encourage total participation.
Travelling was a joy for Carmen, she loved Hawaii, and spending any amount of time she could, at her beloved “Christina Lake” B.C., Canada was a special treat. This was her most favorite place in the whole world.
Carmen had a great sense of humor and was always up for lots of fun. She has a cheerful, happy, bubbly spirit that seemed contagious and everlasting. She will be in our hearts forever.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chilliwack, B.C.
If so desired, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 4234 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614.
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Carmen was born in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, on August 21st, 1968, the only daughter of William and Stephanie Kirkness. Carmen married Carl Victor Asche in September, 1999, in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
She is survived by her husband, Carl, son Charles William, and daughter Catherine Carmen. Also, by her parents William and Stephanie Kirkness and two brothers Will (Tracey) and Bryan (Rhonda). As well, she is survived by her nieces Brynn (Paul) Witt, Jillian (Karl) Unrau, nieces Kalista and Celeste (Kirkness) and Niece Madi and Nephew Cole Welch, many aunts, uncles, cousins, all in Canada.
Dr. Kirkness received a B.Sc. degree (University of Victoria, British Columbia), Physical Therapy degree (McMaster University, Ontario), a MSc. degree (McGill University, Quebec) and PhD degree (University of Utah) in Rehabilitation Science with an emphasis in epidemiology.
She was employed at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medicine and Assistant Director of the Center for Outcomes Research where she participated in research studies that evaluated patient outcomes in the clinical setting.
Family would like to thank OSF St. Francis Medical Center for the care and kindness shown to Carmen.
Carmen loved and excelled at all sports. At university, she was a member of the Canadian National Field Hockey Team and participated in many tournaments including the World Cup Field Hockey Games. She enjoyed her leisure time participating in the sport of the season be it snow skiing, water skiing, swimming, golf, tennis, running, dirt biking, boating or golf.. She loved it all, and was the all-inspiring family leader to encourage total participation.
Travelling was a joy for Carmen, she loved Hawaii, and spending any amount of time she could, at her beloved “Christina Lake” B.C., Canada was a special treat. This was her most favorite place in the whole world.
Carmen had a great sense of humor and was always up for lots of fun. She has a cheerful, happy, bubbly spirit that seemed contagious and everlasting. She will be in our hearts forever.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Chilliwack, B.C.
If so desired, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 4234 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61614.
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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