With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Sue Hite (Columbia City, Indiana), born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away on September 9, 2023 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ralph West and Alfreida West (Schmidt). She is survived by : her husband Ken A. Hite; her children, Keith Hite (Jenny) of New Carlisle and Kristy S. Fulk (Kirk) of Avilla; her grandchildren, Cassandra Hite, Anastasia Hite, Jaden Vervynckt, Lilly Hite, Taylor Fulk (Carol), Rachel Brown (Austin) and Lauren Tom (Erik); her great grandchildren, Calvin, Mara Brown, Rosalie, Lukas Tom, Eliza and Emery Fulk; and her siblings, Tom West (Linda), Jimmy West and Cheryl Winterwest.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith & Sons Funeral Homes Inc