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Karen Wilson Obituary
Sep 9, 1963 - Apr 16, 2023
Sandusky
Karen S. Wilson, 59, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 9, 1963, in Sandusky, to Paul and Joyce (Keegan) Furmanek.
Karen graduated from Margaretta High School and worked as a LPN for over 30 years as a traveling nurse, Erie County Detention Home, and for the last 15 years at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
She loved anything to do with space and astronauts, making puzzles, Michael Jackson, and Derek Jeter when he played for the New York Yankees.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gary Wilson; children, Nicole (Chris) Conley, Julie (Antwon) Hunter, and Bryan (Amie) Wilson, all of Sandusky; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Marie (Jeff) Pishner of Sheffield Lake; brothers, Paul (Linda) Furmanek of Lagrange, Kentucky, Tom (Connie) Furmanek of Madison, and Charles Furmanek of Oak Harbor; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and special companions, Chloe and Jasmine.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, until the time of Karen's funeral at 7 p.m. at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Her son-in-law, Minister Antwon Hunter, will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made in Karen's name to Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.
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Apr
21
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Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, Sandusky Chapel2001 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870
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