Karen Sue Thomas

June 23, 2023 at 9:38 p.m.
Karen Sue Thomas
Karen Sue Thomas

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Karen Sue Thomas, 82, of Winona Lake, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by family and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus.

Karen was born on Aug. 14. 1940, in Mentone, the daughter of Wilbur and Garnet Kiefer Latimer. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne.

She worked as a clerk for Kosciusko County Treasurer’s Office for 30 years and retired. Karen enjoyed gardening, and being with her grandchildren was her joy in life. She attended Warsaw Community Church and was active in the group “50 Something,” and many other Bible studies and volunteered at WCC. She also volunteered at KCH and showed sheep at the Kosciusko County Fair and the State Fair.

Karen will be lovingly remembered by  her children, Kelly (Tom) Wogoman, of Warsaw; and Brian (Wendy) Thomas, of Indianapolis; her sister, Wilberta “Bert” Baker, of Pierceton; grandchildren: Kelsey Wogoman (Brad), Josh (Madison) Wogoman and Seth Wogoman; and great-grandchild, Sage Wogoman. She was preceded in passing by her parents and her beloved cat, Abby.

A visitation with family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Karen’s life will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29 with a visitation one hour prior in the funeral chapel with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.  

The family kindly request the memorial donations to Warsaw Community Church 1855 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, IN 46580; or one’s choice.

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Karen Sue Thomas, 82, of Winona Lake, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, surrounded by family and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus.

Karen was born on Aug. 14. 1940, in Mentone, the daughter of Wilbur and Garnet Kiefer Latimer. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne.

She worked as a clerk for Kosciusko County Treasurer’s Office for 30 years and retired. Karen enjoyed gardening, and being with her grandchildren was her joy in life. She attended Warsaw Community Church and was active in the group “50 Something,” and many other Bible studies and volunteered at WCC. She also volunteered at KCH and showed sheep at the Kosciusko County Fair and the State Fair.

Karen will be lovingly remembered by  her children, Kelly (Tom) Wogoman, of Warsaw; and Brian (Wendy) Thomas, of Indianapolis; her sister, Wilberta “Bert” Baker, of Pierceton; grandchildren: Kelsey Wogoman (Brad), Josh (Madison) Wogoman and Seth Wogoman; and great-grandchild, Sage Wogoman. She was preceded in passing by her parents and her beloved cat, Abby.

A visitation with family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Karen’s life will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 29 with a visitation one hour prior in the funeral chapel with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.  

The family kindly request the memorial donations to Warsaw Community Church 1855 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, IN 46580; or one’s choice.

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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