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Karen BANACH Obituary
(nee Beutner)
63, our beloved grandmother, mother, wife, sister and friend joined her family in heaven on February 14, 2021. She leaves behind her husband Todd Banach, daughter Sarah (Banach) Weber, son Clark Banach, brother Eric Beutner and four brilliant grandchildren Ernesto, Azreal, Oskar and Eleanor. She is also survived by a large extended family who she loved as her own. Those who loved her knew she was selfless, kind, humble, persistent, thoughtful, brave and progressive. Those who knew her met a determined, but private individual whose generosity was silent and modest. Please honor her memory by being compassionate and caring for those around you. Flowers politely declined. Please direct memorials to the SPCA in Karen's memory. A Celebration of Karen's Life will be held in spring. The family will announce details by mail. Arrangements by The DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Condolences may be shared online at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Karen BANACH
Ned Barber
March 3, 2021
Sorry for your loss Todd.
Kim Newell Fries
March 1, 2021
My heart is sad for the loss of a dear friend. We lost touch in our adult life. Karen had the most contagious laugh, so kind, always willing to help others.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
May her memories be a comfort to her children.
Paul Hartman
March 1, 2021
Todd.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the entire family. We went to the same church back in the late 1960's but I never forgot your family. Again, very sorry to hear of your family's loss.
Liz Tufte
February 27, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending so much love
Jan Ables
February 26, 2021
I am so sorry.. I went to School (Amherst) with Karen and remember her fondly
Patty Smith Harmsen
February 25, 2021
Deepest heartfelt condolences to the family on the passing of my dear childhood friend. May the loving and kind memories of Karen bring comfort to your hearts.
Patty Smith Harmsen
Kate Nash (Katy Wright)
February 25, 2021
Karen was my best friend in elementary school. I learned how to rid a bike at her house. One year, her father´s work took them to Brazil, and I missed her so much! We had great Friday night sleepovers watching scary movies. Her family was really welcoming of me (Ernst, Gloria, Ann, Eric and Jeanie). I pray that all who grieve her loss will be comforted to know that I have missed her.....for a long time.
Carol Phillips
February 25, 2021
We will miss Karen her love for her little dog and was a fierce friend always wanting to help and be a friend. Live on in peace and grace Karen.
Leslie doody wolf
February 24, 2021
My condolences Sarah ,Clark and Todd such a kind soul gone to soon.I will defiantly live even more compassionately and caring in Karen´s memory
Pam Daniels
February 24, 2021
Eric and family,
So sorry for your loss. I really liked her.
Pam Daniels (formerly with John Agate)
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