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1944
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2024
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Karel Kearl Obituary
Karel Kearl passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024 in Portage IN. Lovingly remembered by her son Jason and her daughter Rebecca. Karel was raised in a small town called Round Valley, Utah. She graduated from high school 2 years early at the age of 16 and went to college in Salt Lake City and became a secretary. Karel had two children, Jason and Rebecca Payne.
Karel carved out her life pursuing a career in construction management. She worked for the army corps of engineers in Denver Colorado and eventually ended up at US Steel Gary Works in Indiana. Karel retired in 1995 and became self-employed as an investor in the real estate and stock market.
She then became very involved in her community known as Ogden Dunes, IN. She volunteered for the fire department, studied for her EMT certificates and became a first responder in Ogden Dunes. She became a member of the Lions club, later to become the first women president of the OD Lions Club in 2010.
Education was extremely important to Karel. She provided college education for both her children as well as her grandchildren. Her son, Jason graduated from Columbia University and her daughter Rebecca graduated from Purdue University.
Karel Kearl was an incredible, independent, selfless, witty, intelligent woman. Her memory will live on with those she’s touched….
She is survived by her son, Jason Kearl (Molly) Payne; her daughter, Rebecca (Matthew) Payne; two brothers, Douglas Kearl and Clint (Christine) Kearl; four grandchildren, Finnian Payne, Shelby Payne- Gall, Jacob Lopez and Savannah Payne Gall and many other loving family members and friends
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Kearl, mother, Mona (nee Pugmire) Kearl, and sister, Linda Shearman.
Per Karel’s wishes there will be no services held. Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel and Cremation Services 5341 Central Ave. Portage, Indiana 46368 are entrusted with cremation. (219)762-3013 Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com
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Lauren DeFauw
August 3, 2024
I will always remember Karel as a vibrant, fascinating, and resilient woman! (There aren't enough adjectives to describe how amazing this woman was). She was super-organized, one of the most meticulous clients and friends I have ever had the pleasure to work with! They talk about cats having 9 lives, but I think Karel did, too! One of my favorite stories was when we sold her house, and were at the closing table. Carol was signing a big stack of paperwork and started feeling very ill, but she toughed it out until she signed the very last page! Then we had to call 911. We later found out she had flatlined on the way to the hospital! We prayed like mad. Two weeks later, I saw her out on the dance floor, dancing up a storm at a local Ogden Dunes get-together, looking as vibrant as ever!!! That's how I will always remember her. Full of life!
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