Karen Lowery

Mrs. Karen S. Lowery, 59, of New Carlisle, Indiana, died Tuesday April 27, 2010 at LaPorte Hospital. She was born August 18, 1950 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Stanley Dopieralski and Marion "Boots" Clem Dopieralski. She has lived in the New Carlisle area, all of her life. Karen was a member of St. John Kanty Catholic Church. Karen enjoyed volunteering at the Rolling Prairie Elementary School, traveling to Las Vegas, doing yard-work and playing cards. She loved baking and cooking. Karen loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. On April 22, 1978, in Rolling Prairie, IN, she married Duane D. Lowery who survives. She is also survived by her two daughters, Nicole Kevin Wheatbrook of Rolling Prairie, IN, Angela Lowery of La Porte, IN; two grandchildren, Macy Wheatbrook, Ella Wheatbrook; one sister, Sandy Surma of Rolling Prairie, IN; two brothers, Steve Dopieralski of New Carlisle, IN, and Stanley Dopieralski of New Carlisle, IN. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Bev Degraf, and brother, Don Dopieralski. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Friday, April 30, 2010 10:00 am, until time of service at the church. A memorial service will be held at Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, Friday April 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dorothy Jones officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Bend Memorial Hospital Maternity Department. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Karen S. Lowery please visit our Sympathy Store.