Saw an obit in today's (8/22) Chicago Tribune that is tough news for a lot of NIU soccer alumni.

Karin Kristin Roy – Beloved wife of Willy. Loving mother of Willy (Marieanne), Karsten (Kim) and Markus (Amy). Proud Omi and Ogi of Lukas, Greta, Addie, Marina and Oliver. Dear sister of Karsten (Ingried) Steuerwald. Karin came to the United States from Germany in her twenties and began a journey that has touched so many people with her kindness and her loving heart. For decades she has been the ultimate soccer fan for her husband, soccer mom for her boys from childhood through college, and most recently loved watching her grandkids play soccer. Services will include Lying in State, Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 865 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Concord Lutheran School, 865 South Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106. For funeral information, 630-766-3232.

Thoughts and prayers to the coach and his family.