Karen Kiene Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Kiene of South Bend, Indiana, born in Eureka, Kansas, who passed away at the age of 76, on October 22, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Kiene to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Reason Downard and Velvah Fern Downard (Booth); her brothers, Donald Dwight and John Francis; her grandparents, William, Martha Ann Downard (McDonald), Joseph and Margaret Elizabeth Booth (McKnight); her parents-in-law, Frank Anton and Gertrude Cecelia Kiene (Hughes); and her stepdaughter Patricia Ehret.
She is survived by: her former spouse Francis Anthony Kiene, Jr.; her children, Francis Anthony Kiene, III (Bobbie) of Bloomington and Bronwyn Ann Kiene (Adam) of Portage, Indiana; her stepchildren, Cecelia Lewis (Larry) of Burlington, Karl Kiene (Cora) of Burleson and Erin Kauffman (Ken) of Emporia, Kansas; her brother Darby Downard (Linda) of Eureka, Kansas; her sisters-in-law, Carol Herbert (Jerry) of Lenexa and Marilee Phillips (Bill) of Emporia, Kansas; her grandchildren, Kiara Darlene, Katherine Ann (Jake), Shannon (Richard), Casey (Debra), Carlton, Martin, Barbara Jean, Andi (Matt), Alisa (Will), Ryan (Stacey), Daniel (Claudia), Lauren (Jason) and Morgan; her uncle Leonard Booth (Jean); her pet Cappy; and her husband Fran. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In accordance with current St. Joseph County health and safety guidelines, the family respectfully requests that everyone wear protective masks and practice social distancing.
Memorial contributions in honor of Karen can be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
