Karen Bessenecker Obituary
The family of Karen Bessenecker of Madison, Indiana announces her passing on June 21, 2026. Karen, born on June 19, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Bessenecker to show support.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Karen for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Karen’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dennis Bessenecker of Madison; her pet Lucy of Madison; the father of her child Richard Mason; her parents, Ethel Marie Reitz Shearer and Robert Grant Shearer; and her brother Barry Shearer of Louisville.
She is survived by: her son Shane Mason (Dixie) of Lima, OH; her grandchildren, Avery Mason of Lexington, KY and Melea Mason of Jeffersonville, IN; and her siblings, Judy O'Hara and Danny Shearer of Louisville.
In lieu of condolences or flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Karen's name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or the Madison Presbyterian Church in Madison, IN.
