In Memory
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Karen Kay (Kompar) Steinbauer
Karen Kay Steinbauer, 79, passed away September 22, 2023.
Born December 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Marjorie (Homan) Kompar. She was also preceded in death by her half-brother, Mike Kompar.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, David Lee Steinbauer of Texas; three children, David (Lisa) Bogaert of Austin, TX, Jennifer (Chris) Saari of Fortville, IN, and Eric (Lori) Markle of Granger, IN; brother, Bob (Loyce) Kompar of Georgia; three stepchildren, Lori (Bob) Burke of TX, Dana (David) Simanton of MI, and David (Lisa) Steinbauer, Jr., of TX; six step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and seven grandchildren, Annabelle and Sadie Bogaert, Lindsey (Kyler) Rothhaar, Turner Saari, and Conner, Evan and Ava Markle.
Karen was a graduate of John Adams High School and Ball State University, where she obtained her associate degree. For 20-plus years, she owned and operated WestBank Engraving Systems Inc. Karen enjoyed boating, playing cards, dining out and was a lifelong ND and tennis fan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 5, at 12:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m., all at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County or to the American Diabetes Association.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.McGannHay.com.
09/29/2023 EJS
George H. Winkelmann (1961)
Karen and I were not friends in high school, but I do remember seeing her wandering the hallowed halls of John Adams, ususally smiling. I'm sorry for your loss. Share many memories and laugh through the tears. God bless you one and all as you share morn her loss and celebrate her life! G
Gary Miller (1958)
Karen was a senior biology student of mine in 1962 when I did my student teaching at Adams under Ernest Litweiler. She was an outgoing, attractive young woman with above average intellect. I remember a rather surprising moment for her (could have been Penny Postle). A big cecropia moth hatched in the classroom, flew to her feet and climbed under her long skirt. She freaked out, yelling for me to grab it as she raised her skirt. I captured the moth about mid thigh saving us both further embarrassment. May she rest in peace!