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Karen Stripling Obituary

Karen was born May 5, 1939 in Midland to Howard and Vivian Mudd. She died Aug. 4, 2017 in Midland. She lived in several places but lived the last few years in Midland at Pinecrest. She also worked several years at the Arnold Center. She is survived by children: Lois (Dave) Wakeland of Florida, James Reising, John Reising and Duane Reising, all of Missouri; a brother, Howard (Shirley) Mudd of Washington; and a sister, Joyce (Dick) Landis of Indiana; and a cousin, Fran Longsdorf of Midland.

Karen was a member of Grace Catholic Church in Sanford. Her body was willed to the University of Michigan for research.

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Published by Midland Daily News on Aug. 12, 2017.

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August 15, 2017

Remembering Karen's interest in music and of course, Thompson Elementary and Central Intermediate schools where Grove Park is now.

Charlie and Barbara Guntermann

August 13, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, we have fond thoughts of our times together in Lake Wales. Love to all, Charlie and Barbara Guntermann

Phyllis and Ned Mudd

August 12, 2017

Dear Family, So sorry to hear of your lost!

Naomi Haebler

August 12, 2017

Dear Family & Friends of Karen Mudd, So sorry about the passing of Karen. Lots of memories of growing up on McDonald Street with her and family. Attending the old elementary school where Grove Park is now located. May God hold you all in His loving arms and comfort you.
Love & Blessings, Naomi Haebler

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