Karen E. Lewis

Karen E. Lewis obituary, Bourbon, IN

Karen E. Lewis

Karen Lewis Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 22, 2025.
Karen E. Lewis, 74, of Syracuse, IN, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital of Warsaw, IN.
Karen was born on June 6, 1951 to Harold Pat and June (Baker) Lowry in Warsaw, IN. She attended Tippecanoe Valley High School. She worked for Paragon Medical until her retirement. She enjoyed coloring, watching the deer, she loved Elvis and Dolly, but was a home body who especially loved spending time with her family.
Karen will be dearly missed by her daughter, Crista Stambaugh (Curt Smith) of Syracuse, IN; her son, Matt Lewis (Nicole Sweatland) of Syracuse, IN; her grandchildren: Teyah Floyd of Syracuse, IN; Natlie Lewis of Syracuse, IN; Aubree Lewis of Syracuse, IN; Summer (Braxton) Goldsmith of Winona Lake, IN; her great-grandchildren: Emmalee Stambaugh; Iris Goldsmith; and several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents Harold and June Lowry.
Cremation has been chosen, and no services are planned at this time.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Lewis family and is honored to be providing our services in celebrating the life of Karen. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
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