Died peacefully on June 25, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Karen was born in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Al and Wanda Malear. Karen is survived by her husband, Jim; 3 children, Patrick (Colleen) King, Jerrod (Connie) King and Ryan (Naiada) Partin. Karen loved spending time with her 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson (Sir Charles). Karen worked as a special needs teacher, she was a 211 operator in Battle Creek and an active member of Saint Vincent DePaul, Stephen Ministries and a Eucharistic Minister. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7:00 p.m., at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11: 00 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Society. www.henryfuneralhome.org
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St. Vincent DePaul Society
61 N 23rd Street, Battle Creek MI 49015