Kathryn Youngman-Tripp, 50, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:39 P.M., Monday, July 20, 2026 at her residence.
Kathryn had worked for the Illinois Secretary of State as a hearing officer.
She was born January 25, 1976 in Belleville, IL, the daughter of David and Lottie (Badgett) Nuernberger.
She married Griffin Tripp on July 13, 2026 in Du Quoin, IL.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, one daughter - Emersyn Tripp of Du Quoin, one step daughter - Katlyn Tripp of Du Quoin, one sister - Jennifer Donaldson of Shiloh, IL, two brothers - Daniel Nuernberger and Jennifer of Marissa, IL and Matthew Nuernberger and Alicia of Washington State, step mother - Brenda Nuernberger of New Athens, IL, step sisters - Kelly and Keri, step brothers - Jim and Jared, mother-in-law - Cindy Laur of Du Quoin, father-in-law - Kevin Tripp and Susan of McLeansboro, IL, brother-in-law - Bryan Witcher and Lyli of Du Quoin, and two nephews - Cole Absher and Chance Nuernberger.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Per Kathryn's request, cremation rites will be accorded.
Celebration of life and a time of gathering will be from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M., Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Du Quoin V.F.W.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.