Karen Marie Whaley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Marie Whaley of Elyria, Ohio, born in Lorain, Ohio, who passed away on April 2, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Marie Whaley to pay them a last tribute.
As Karen departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Karen may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Karen leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Whaley; her son James Whaley Jr.; her parents, Norman Barnes and Lillian Barnes; and her brothers, Norman, Ralph and Kenneth.
She is survived by: her son Norman T. L. Whaley (Rebecca) of Elyria, Ohio; her grandchildren, Zacharie and Trevor; and her brother Frank Barnes of Holland, Michigan..
