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Karen Barger Obituary
Apr 30, 1942 - Feb 27, 2025
Sandusky
Karen Elizabeth Barger, 82, residing in Sandusky, passed away Thursday evening, February 27, 2025, at The Willows at Bellevue after a brief illness.
Karen was born April 30, 1942, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Jean (Vasey) Murray.
Karen was born and raised in western Pennsylvania and moved to Sandusky in 1970 where she raised her family. She was employed as a legal secretary at Buckingham, Holzapfel, Zeiher, Waldock and Schell in Sandusky for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed boating, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends.
Karen is survived by her two daughters, Kelly (Bradley) Russell and GiGi Lanfri; three sons, David L. (Denise) Thompson Jr., Michael (Tonya) Barger and Jeff Barger; brother, John (Cheryl) Murray; niece, Robin Lodovico; eleven grandchildren, Kurtis and Nickolas Thompson, Erin (Matt Hall) Tommas, Alison (Jesse) Oxley, Finnegan and Aidyn Russell, Trevor (Haley) Shimer, Mikalaya (Trey Fresch) Barger, Dylan Barger, Nicole (Riel), and Miguel (Lorraine); thirteen great-grandchildren; great nieces, Morgan and Courtney Lodovico; and great-great-niece, Lilah Lodovico.
In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by lifelong companion, Ed Leu in 2024; granddaughter, Erika Thompson-Cochrum; brother, Robert "Buzz" Murray; and former spouses, James J. Barger and David L. Thompson Sr.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, with Pastor Wally Gilbert presiding. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Those wishing to contribute to Karen's memory may do so to Cancer Services, 505 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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Eileen
March 15, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure to know Karen, she was a lovely woman and always so grateful for anything that was done for her. I enjoyed listening to her music with her and talking about her dancing days and the joy it brought her. She will be missed.
Shannon Pankow
March 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss Kelly . Sending hugs and love to your family . Love , Shannon (Dubbert) Pankow
Mary Edith Strayer
March 1, 2025
kAREN MY DEAR REIEND, i NEW THE MOMENT WE SAID HEKK==LLO YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON AND A LOVELY FRIEND FOR ME AT WILLOWS. i MADE IT THROUGH TO START WITH BECAUSE YOUR SPIRIT TOUCH MY HEART, iVE LOVED YOU FROM THAT MOMENT. bE HAPPY NOW AND KNOW U WERE LOVED. MARY STRAYER
Mark Kish
March 1, 2025
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family, Karen was like a second mother to me growing up, and even after I graduated from High School, and moved on to the Navy, and Retired from the Navy, Every trip back to Sandusky to visit family, included a stop at Karen's house just to say hello and see how she was doing and get an update on all the kids. My child hood life was better because of her, may she rest in Peace.
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