Karen Marlene Simon, 85, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
Karen was born in Michigan City, IN, on March 4, 1931 to Lawrence and Hildur (Anderson) Sadenwater.
On September 30, 1953 in Michigan City, she married Richard Simon who survives in La Porte. Also surviving are her beloved children, Robert (Dawn) Simon of La Porte, Roger (Sherry) Simon of Chandler, AZ, Wendy Vance of Rolling Prairie, John (Lorie) Simon of Goshen; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer and Bryce Simon, Tyler Vance, Dakota, Luke, and Sydney Simon, Cory and Jordan Simon; and 3 great-grandchildren, Owen and Nora Vance, and Alex Tilden.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, John Sadenwater.
Karen loved to travel and visited 49 states; she enjoyed doing outdoor activities, white water rafting, wood cutting, swimming in Lake Michigan, spending time with her dogs, Lola and Allie and being involved on the farm.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 2-5 PM (CST) on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 West State Road 2, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.