Karen R. Shank

Karen R. Shank, 52, of Winamac, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born Feb. 14, 1963, in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald L. and Doris E. (Walls) Woolington.

On April 22, 2006, she married James N. Shank Jr., he survives.

She was a 1981 Kewanna High School graduate.

Karen formerly worked at Ace Hardware in Winamac and she was also a homemaker.

Karen enjoyed cooking and was also an avid Colts and NASCAR fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Sydney May, and her beloved dog, Zeke.

She was a member of The Church of Christ in Rochester.

Survivors include her husband Jim Shank, Jr. of Winamac; mother Doris Woolington of Kewanna; children: Kayci Cunningham and Tracy Cunningham, both of Kewanna; granddaughter Sydney May of Kewanna; brothers: Mark [Mona] Woolington, Michael [Deb] Woolington, both of Logansport, and Dan [Cathy] Hassenplug of Kewanna; father-in-law and mother-in-law James and Carol Shank of Winamac; brother-in-law Jerry Shank of Lafayette; and sister-in-law Kim [Terry] Kline of Winamac.

She is preceded in death by her father Donald Woolington; and brother David Hassenplug.

Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 15, at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel and also one hour before the time of service at the church. Services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, at The Church of Christ, 120 E. 5th St., Rochester. Pastors Jim Dillinger and Doug Nolen officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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