Karen J. Wells Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen J. Wells of Dyer, Indiana, who passed away on August 11, 2022 at the age of 66. 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, Herman Hanson and Jean Hanson; her brother Mark Hanson; and her nephew Mitchell Hanson. She is survived by: her significant other Richard Wells; her sons, Michael Hyland (Janel) and Keith Hyland; her stepchildren, Laura and Daniel Wells; her grandchildren, Ryan, Mark, Evan, Julianne, Addison and Chailen; her siblings, Amy Akins (Corky), Kristin Ostarello, Randi Olson (Larry) and Kurt Hanson (Colleen); and her sister-in-law Pam Hanson. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, god children, in laws and friends.

In remembrance of Karen, donations to DIFFA/Chicago would be celebrated by her family. Donations are accepted in her name at http://www.diffachicago.org.