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Obituaries
Mar 24, 2025
Karen McMichael
Karen McMichael, age 72, of Mendon, passed away on
Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Divine Rehabilitation and
Nursing at Shane Hill, Rockford.
She was born August 24, 1952, in Celina, the daughter
of the late John Arthur & Alice Eileen (Webb) Brown.
Karen and Galen McMichael were married on June 30, 1972.
He survives, along with their daughter, Amy McMichael
(Ryan Trisel) of Mendon. Their son, Kurt Allen McMichael,
passed away July 13, 2013.
Also surviving are a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lynn
Brown of Pueblo West, Colorado, Rudy & Carol McMichael
of North Richland Hills, Texas, Sheryl Ellis of Mendon, and
Laurie McMichael Collender of Middletown, Delaware.
Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Brown,
brothers-in-law: Craig McMichael and Jerry “Eli” Ellis, and
parents-in-law: Stanley & Minnie Ann McMichael.
A graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Karen went on
to attend Ohio State Beauty Academy in Lima. She owned
and operated Karen's Style Station in Mendon for 20 years,
and she and Galen were co-owners of Mendon Auto Sales.
Karen served as a Boy Scout Leader and an Advisor for the
Mendon Blue Ribbon 4-H Club. She had volunteered with
the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.
Karen loved horses and dogs, and had fostered dogs in
her home. She enjoyed many types of crafts - including
painting, and stained glass and jewelry making.
Calling Hours are being held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth
Funeral Home in Mendon, on Thursday, March 27, from
12:30 to 2:30 PM. Funeral Services will follow at 2:30,
with Pastor Randy Christian, officiating.
Burial will take place at Mendon Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to:
The Animal Protection League of Mercer County,
P.O. Box 663, Celina.
Condolences can be shared with Karen's family at:
dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
