KAREN (POPIELSKI) WILSON

May 3, 1950 - Nov. 16, 2012
SOUTH BEND - Karen L. Wilson, 62, of South Bend, IN, passed away 5:15 PM Friday, November 16, 2012, at her sister's home in Bristol, IN. Karen was born on May 3, 1950, to the late Andrew Richard and Pauline Agnes (Geifing) Popielski, and had remained a lifelong resident of this area.

She attended St. Anthony's Catholic Grade School and was a member of the John Adam's High School graduating class of 1968.

Karen is survived by her sons, Ron (Jasmine Cleverly) Wilson and Tony (Rebecca) Wilson, both of South Bend; nine grandchildren, Grayson, Payton, Israel, Anthony Jr., Everardo, Anthony, Isaac, Ekaterina and Laiyla Wilson; and sisters, Victoria (Stephen) Abernathy of Bristol and Kathy Coryell of Mishawaka.

Friends may visit with Karen's family from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Elkhart County, 22579 Old US 20 East, Elkhart, IN 46514. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.