Submitted by: Dan Rich

Karen Samuels

Nov. 13, 1950 - Sept. 29, 2008

South Bend Tribune 10/1/2008
MISHAWAKA - Karen Samuels, 57, born to and survived by Fred and Bea Samuels of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Monday, September 29, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her sisters, Kathy White and Shelly Wolvos; her brothers, James and John Samuels; her children, Kayte (Rhynearson) Wanko, Jessica (Rhynearson) Keifer and Liz (Radics) Baldwin; and her grandchildren, Matthew and Alex Baldwin, and Caeden Rhynearson. Karen was a runner, a skydiver, a scuba diver, a snow skier, a salmon fisherman, a world traveler and an artist, but most of all she was a loyal friend, devout Christian, loving family member and an untiring humanitarian. She was committed to sharing her love and friendship with people with disabilities through her volunteer work with Luvability Ministries and Hope Affiliates Open Door Residency Program.