Karen S. Lanning

Karen S. Lanning obituary, Fostoria, OH

Karen S. Lanning

Karen Lanning Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Karen S. Lanning, 81, of Findlay, Ohio passed away at The Heritage in Findlay on August 3, 2025. Karen was born May 28, 1944 to the late Kenneth & Marjory (Brickles) Fillhart in Fostoria, Ohio. Karen married Frederick Lanning Jr. on July 2, 1966 & he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her three daughters, Lori (David) Ash of Medina, Jennifer Covell of Adrian, MI, Amanda (Scott) Jones of Findlay. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Lauren (Ethan) Holt, Sara (Prince) Benson, Brit Boos, Hannah Young, Kaylee Covell, Anthony (Alyssa) Jones, Joshua (Abygail) Jones & 5 great grandchildren with an additional great grandchild due in November.
Karen was also preceded in death by her parents & two brothers Kenny & Harold Fillhart.
Karen was a graduate of Fostoria High School. During her career she worked at White Front Supermarket, Sauber's Meats & retired from Brinkman Country Corner in Findlay in 2006. She volunteered at the Fostoria Hospital gift shop for many years. Karen had two beloved mini dachshunds and enjoyed cooking & baking.
Graveside services & burial will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Ohio with Pastor Danny Lucien officiating.
Memorials can be made to Bridge Hospice.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff from The Heritage for their dedicated and compassionate care.
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