Karen's Obituary
Karen Kay Winters, 74, of Brookston, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had moved from Brookston to Las Vegas to be near her son and his family in 2021.
She was born November 11, 1948, in Watseka, Illinois to the late Milo T. and Lorene (Lupke) Lyons. Karen was a 1966 graduate of Onarga High School and continued on to graduate from beauty school.
Her marriage was to Joseph A. Winters on March 14, 1970, in Onarga, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 5, 2010.
Karen was an accomplished hairdresser and beautician. She owned and operated her beauty salon in Brookston from her home behind the Dairy Aisle (now J&J’s) until 1983 then moved to the house on St. Rd. 18. She had a wonderful relationship with her clients, considering many of them good friends.
Karen was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lafayette; she loved the Lord and her church.
Karen enjoyed quilting and making crafts, including wedding invitation flowers and graduation plaques. Karen and Joe enjoyed being together, traveling day trips to Michigan City and Brown County. She and Joe were avid Notre Dame Football fans and enjoyed watching the games together.
Surviving are her children, Patty McGlothlin of Indianapolis and David Winters (wife: Amalia) of Las Vegas, NV; and a brother, Robert Lyons (wife: Joyce) of Onaga, IL. Karen loved all of her grandchildren to include Candice, Cameron, Irene, Alex and Michael. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She had a special relationship with her two Goddaughters, Cindy and Diane.
Preceding her in death with her parents and husband is a brother, Ronald Lyons.
Friends may call from 10 a.m until the time of funeral service at 12 p.m. (Noon), Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Grace Lutheran Church (102 Buckingham Drive Lafayette, IN), Rev. Daniel Eggold to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church.
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