Born: Oct. 15, 1946

Died: Oct. 20, 2012

Karen Kathleen Klimczak, 66, of Buchanan, passed away Oct. 20, 2012, at her home surrounded by her children.

Karen was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Buchanan, of which she was a lifelong resident.

Karen is survived by her mother, Dorothy Kuball; her two children, Lesa Baker and Joe Luhrsen Jr. of Buchanan; two grandchildren, Heather Luhrsen and Stephanie Luhrsen of Niles; and two great-grandchildren, Eric White II and Kalliyan Williams.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Art Kuball, and ex-husband and friend, Walt Klimczak.

Karen loved life, family and her cat, Peppers.

Memorial services for immediate family will be on today.