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Karen S. (Metts) Oman

June 16, 1963 — July 14, 2023

Karen S. Oman, 60, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Karen was born on June 16, 1963 in Michigan City, IN, to Sylvester "Sy" and Donna (Stutts) Metts.

On January 30, 1993 in Michigan City, IN, she married Ronnie E. Oman Sr., who survives.  Also surviving Karen are her children, Krystal (Allyssa) Alexander of La Porte and Kurtis (Mariah) Oman Sr. of Michigan City; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great, great-grandchild; mother, Donna Metts of Michigan City; sister, Dayle Kreighbaum of Michigan City; brother, Arthur Metts of Michigan City; stepson, Ronnie (Marie) Oman, Jr of Michigan City; stepdaughter, Shannon (Jamie) Oman of Michigan City; sisters-in-law, Connie Fidnanza of Michigan City, Jenny (Steve) Combs of Michigan City, Kristy Oman-Gilbert of Grovetown, GA, and Cara (Danny) Blackburn of Michigan City; mother-in-law, Penny Oman of Grovetown, GA; aunt Beverly and uncle John Parret of Michigan City; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Sy Metts; sister, Sally Metts; nephew, Matthew Dobrodt; uncle, Andrew Metts; and many other family members.

Karen worked in the deli at Al's for many years.  She enjoyed planting flowers and walking her dog, Pixie.  Most importantly, Karen enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and accompanying them on their adventures.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center.  Burial will follow at Hanna Cemetery.

A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Ronnie Oman, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN  46350 or to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Karen S. (Metts) Oman, please visit our flower store.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

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Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center

2900 Monroe Street
La Porte, IN 46350

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Celebration of Life Service

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

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Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center

2900 Monroe Street
La Porte, IN 46350

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