In Memory
Deceased - 4-29-2010, Cancer
Nancy J. Karlin – Indianapolis, Indiana, Nancy passed away April, 29, 2010 after a valiant fight with cancer. Nancy was survived by her parents, two brothers and one sister. For such a little person, Nancy was a force to be reckoned with.
Susan M. Smith Scheu - 8-21-2017
Nancy Joy Karlin
May 12, 1956 - April 29, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Nancy Joy Karlin, 53, passed away peacefully on April 29 after a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in South Bend on May 12, 1956 to Erwin and Corinne Karlin, who survive her. She was a beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, friend and neighbor. She is also survived by her brother Marty (Nanci) Karlin of Buffalo Grove, IL, her brother Gary Karlin of Harrison, NY and a sister Sharon (Karlin) Avisror of Indianapolis. She was the beloved aunt of her "Supergirls" - Sara and Kimberly Karlin, and Talia and Kayla Avisror. She maintained a blog on the internet that outlined her struggle with Multiple Myeloma, and was read by many in the U.S. and overseas. She lived in Indianapolis for the last 20 years, and was sole proprietor of "Arts & Letters" and worked as a graphic artist and publisher. Nancy loved gardening, cooking, reading, movies and her dog Molly.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m. at the McGann Hay, Forest G. Hay Chapel, 435 S. Ironwood Dr. & E. Jefferson Blvd & South Bend, IN 46615. (574) 289-6375. Interment will follow at Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery in Mishawaka.
In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to Clarian Health Hospice, Attn: Methodist Health FDN; 1800 North Capitol Ave, P.O. Box 7168, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7168. Or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donors Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or to Sinai Synagogue, 1102 East LaSalle Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 or to donors choice .
To send condolences to the family or for directions log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
Published in South Bend Tribune on May 1, 2010.
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