Martha Karen Pennington Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Martha Karen Pennington of Spencer, Indiana, whose life came to an end on November 21, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Rickenbaugh and Rebecca Rickenbaugh (Esarey); her husband Darrell Ray Pennington; her sister Thanna Smith; and her grandson Michael Pennington.
She is survived by: her children, David Pennington (Lori), Ellen Clark (Steve) and Steven Pennington (Gina); her grandchildren, Katie Stern, Mathew Pennington (Lisa), Audrey Anderson (Brad), Andrew Pennington, Zachary Clark (Lyn), Cassie Miller (Jerron), Haylee Bell (John) and Jessica Ellis (Koltin); and her brother Robert Rickenbaugh. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Boultinghouse Funeral Home (527 Main St, Rockport, IN 47635). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In leu of flowers the family asks that donations can be made in honor of Karen to the St. Johns UCC Cemetery. Keep Martha Karen Pennington's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
