Karen Lee Curtis, 72, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born May 26, 1951, in LaPorte to Donald & Beverly (Deardurff) Williamson, graduated from LaPorte High School, and received a B.S. in Medical Technology from Ball State University. Her 40-plus year career as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Supervisor with Cancer Health Associates defined Karen professionally. Outside of work Karen was proud to have earned the distinction as a Master Gardener whose quiet and private personality traits also served her well in her pursuit of birding. She would probably have been a bit embarrassed for us to mention the strength and skill she was able to exhibit during Pilates sessions. Being a mom was always her first and foremost passion which included not only her daughters, but the “best dog ever”, Koko.
On November 6, 1976, she married Steven Curtis who survives along with their daughters; Carrie Curtis (Eric Yockey) of Indianapolis & Meagan Hattori (Hideyo) of Hawaii, sisters; Debbie Lane, Vicky Clark (Dave), Chris Uribe & Penny Williamson, grandsons, Raiden & Colton Hattori, and granddogs, Gracie & Hazel.
A private committal ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 9th, at Graceland Cemetery Chapel, Valparaiso. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of NWI, https://vnanwi.org/give.php
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts go out to you and your family. -Mark Stanley
Dearest Kurt, Words cannot express how brokenhearted we are for you and your girls. Know we are here for you should you need us. Sending our love. -Michael & Ginger Marcinkowski
Karen was truly a wonderful lady. Her family's loss is immeasurable. She married a great husband, Steven, and raised two lovely daughters, Carrie and Meagan. She was there to watch over and help for her two lovely grandchildren, Raiden and Kai, when they were born. She had a wonderful life with her beautiful family and we believe it was the best life in the world. Love is forever. -Yasuko & Hidefumi Hattori
