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Karen Marshall Obituary

Karen Marshall

Karen Marshall, 55, passed away July 13, 2014

She had lived in California for many years.

Karen was preceded in death by father, John Bajcar and brother, Larry Bajcar. Karen was a strong, intelligent and loving mother who loved to cook, travel, dance, decorate and be adventurous.

She leaves behind, her loving sons, Tom (Kelly) Marshall of Chicago, Todd Marshall and Cody Marshall of California, all who adored her. Karen also leaves behind to mourn her loss, her loving mother,Gladys Rado; brothers, James (Pam) Bajcar and Tom Bajcar; sisters, Linda Waddell, Kathy Weiman, Jeanette Evans, Shirley Bajcar, Joyce Bajcar, Janice Bajcar, Debbie Gradisher, all of Ohio; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ASPCA to support the rescue animals that Karen loved so deeply.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Aug. 19, 2014.

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November 22, 2014

Dear Bajcar Familt, I am so sorry about Karen. She a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of going to Highland and BHS with her. I am keeping the family in my prayers.

Karen and son Todd

Theresa Okolish Maldonado

August 19, 2014

Son Tommy with dad

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August 19, 2014

Karen and son Todd. Photos taken in Norton, Ohio at the Okolish's

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August 19, 2014

Mark Trillow

August 19, 2014

So sorry to hear about Karen

August 19, 2014

So very sorry to hear about Karen, my prayers are with her family! Karen and I went to school together!! Terri (Homan) Leatherman

August 19, 2014

Kathy I am so sorry to hear about your sister. May God bless you and your family.

Jeanne (Muffet) Keenan

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