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Karen Tostevin Obituary
Karen T. Tostevin, 79, Rochester, passed away peacefully at 8:06 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend,.
She was born June 2, 1945 in the Village of West Haverstraw, N.Y., the daughter of William and Ann (Shanahan) Kenney. On Aug. 11, 1963, in Haverstraw, N.Y., she married Richard M. Tostevin Sr. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2010.
Karen worked as a machine operator in Danielson, Conn., and at Wal-Mart in Rochester. She enjoyed crocheting.
A special thank you to all the surgeons, nurses, and staff, both in the I.C.U. and general care unit at Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her sons, Richard "Rick" (Pam) Tostevin Sr., Rochester, John (Allison) Tostevin, Lenoir, N.C., eight loving grandchildren and eight loving great-grandchildren, and her cat, Jett.
Preceding her in death were her parents and seven siblings.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to your local Animal Humane Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
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