Barbara Marie Karner Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara Marie Karner (Raleigh, North Carolina), who passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 94. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Karner; her son Kevin Karner; her parents, Frank Bolger and Evelyn Bolger; and her siblings, Beverly Klein, Patrick and Richard Bolger.
She is survived by: her children, Joe Karner, Mark Karner (Beth), JoAnne Schauer (Scott), Denise Schubert (Conrad), Bob Karner (Mary) and Barbara. She is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbaras memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (https://engage.mymsaa.org) or the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
