Rose Natalie Karas

Rose Natalie Karas, 89, of Palm Desert, Calif., passed away on September 13, 2010 in Palm Desert of a stroke. She was born January 25, 1921 to Francisco Scemeca and Marie Affranza in Chicago, Ill. She was married to Harry Karas. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church for 26 years. She is survived by her children, Joanne Headman and Marina Karas, both of Palm Desert; Dianne Karas and Joseph Karas, both of Bermuda Dunes, Calif.; and John Karas of Costa Mesa, Calif.; brother, Tom Simms, of Chicago, Ill.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Karas. The family suggests donations be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Palm Desert. Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries.