Karen Brown Obituary
The passing of Karen Brown of Valparaiso, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 30, 2025 at the age of 70. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Brown to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Krejci and Gloria Krejci; and her siblings, Emil Krejci, Jr., Michael Krejci and Linda Roark.
She is survived by: her husband Joseph Brown; her daughters, Terri Laski (Glenn) and Kelly Hoekstra (Shaun); her grandchildren, Blake Mezo (Kaili), Kaitlyn Mezo, Dylan Hoekstra and Jackson Hoekstra; and her siblings, David Krejci (Lila), Thomas Krejci (Thelma), Joann Sullivan (Gene), Kathy Walter, Mary Light (Brian), Peggy Walter, Richard Krejci (Carrie), Gary Krejci (Barbara) and Angela Hontz. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kuiper Funeral Home Chapel (9039 Kleinman Rd, Highland, IN 46322). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Ridgelawn Mount Mercy Cemetery (4401 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408).
