Karen Gowen, of Dowagiac

Published 9:46 am Thursday, January 4, 2018

Sept. 18, 1953 – Dec. 16, 2017

Karen (Jeannie K. Karasek) Gowen passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Cass County, sourrounded by family members. She was born in Dowagiac on Sept. 18, 1953 to the late James and Sally Karasek of Dowagiac.

Karen Gowen

She is survived by her husband Dan Gowen and is also survived by her son Brian Latislaw and four grandsons. She leaves sisters Carolyn Goodman, Marilyn Seitz, Margo Younger, Eileen Houser and Christ True; brother James Karasek, Tom karasek and David Karasek.

She had many nieces and nephews.

Her daughter Jennifer Latislaw proceeded her in death.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Faith Bible Church, 49061 High St., Jones, Michigan.

A luncheon and fellowship will follow the service.