Karen Lynn Eaker- Bauer

Karen Lynn Eaker- Bauer obituary, Cape Girardeau, MO

Karen Lynn Eaker- Bauer

Karen Eaker- Bauer Obituary

Visit the McCombs Funeral Home Inc. - Jackson website to view the full obituary.
Karen Lynn Eaker-Bauer, 65, of Jackson passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, due to an auto accident.
She was born March 5, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, daughter of Naamon and Dorothy (Head) Eaker. She and Keith H. Bauer were married March 19, 2000. He passed away on September 20, 2007.
Karen enjoyed crocheting and fishing
Loving survivors include her son, Justin Eaker of Jackson; father, Naamon Eaker of Cape Girardeau; sister, Kimi (Brad) Moore of Cape Girardeau; nieces, Carissa (Nathan) Bragg of Davidson, North Carolina, and Dr. Jerica Moore of Kansas City; three stepdaughters, Kristen, Kim and Jackie, one stepson David Bauer; and several stepgrandchildren and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by husband, Keith; mother, Dorothy; aunts, uncles and a grandson.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
The family suggests that contributions be made to the donor's choice of church or charity.
McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Karen's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.
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McCombs Funeral Home Inc. - Jackson

640 West Independence, Jackson, MO 63755

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