Upcoming Events
Oct
23
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home
602 Lindsay Street, Gainesville, TX 76240
Send FlowersOct
24
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
424 Main Street, Lindsay, TX 76250
Send FlowersServices provided by
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home - GainesvilleOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.
Karen Hoberer Obituary
Karen Kay Hoberer, 68, of Gainesville, passed away October 15, 2025 in Gainesville. She was born November 10, 1956 in Gainesville. She spent her early years on a farm near Hood, TX. She graduated in 1975 from Lindsay High School.
Karen held several different jobs, including working for National Supply, Weber Aircraft (Safran), Boeing, and Peterbilt.
Mrs. Hoberer was preceded in death by her parents John Peter and Elizabeth Josephine (Arendt) Hoberer; sisters Joyce Nottingham, Sue Eades, Sara Cooper; brothers Gene Hoberer, Edwin Hoberer; sister-in-law Judy Hoberer.
Karen is survived by her daughter Jennifer; brothers John Hoberer, Larry Hoberer and wife Connie, Thomas Hoberer and wife Pam; sisters Barbara Wilmut, Judy Fuhrmann and husband James; sister-in-law Waynell Hoberer.
A rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, October 24, 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
602 S Lindsay St P.O. Box 642, Gainesville, TX 76240
People and places connected with Karen
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Karen Hoberer
Tell your own story about Karen
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Karen Hoberer's name
How to support Karen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Karen Hoberer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Oct
23
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home
602 Lindsay Street, Gainesville, TX 76240
Send FlowersOct
24
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Peter's Catholic Church
424 Main Street, Lindsay, TX 76250
Send FlowersServices provided by
Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home - GainesvilleOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.