Karen Kay Laker Obituary
The family of Karen Kay Laker of Antwerp, Ohio announces her passing on September 26, 2026. Karen, born on October 29, 1941, 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 Kay Laker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Doris Heckelmann (Tobias) and Carl Heckelmann. She is survived by: her husband James; her daughters, Stephanie Smith (late Dan) and Stacy Laker; her sister Linda Keppler (late Danny); her grandchildren, Tyler Smith (Kylee), Danielle Smith (Sam), Brooke Nicodemus (Jason) and Jordan Laker (Rebecca); and her great grandchildren, Kezlin Luna, Lillian Nicodemus, Charlotte Nicodemus and Grant Laker.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Saint James Lutheran Church (511 W Townline St, Payne, OH 45880).
Memorials are to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Community Health Professionals or Saint James Lutheran Church.
