Karen Keene Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Keene of Syracuse, Indiana, born in Marion, Indiana, who passed away on February 12, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale Allen and Lois Allen (Harter). She is survived by: her husband Dee Keene; her sons, Mitchell Whitehead (Claire) of Batavia, IL, Bruce Whitehead (Brenda) of Warsaw and Andrew Whitehead (Claire) of Chicago, IL; and her brother Dr. Larry Allen (Fran) of Syracuse. She is also survived by four grandchildren.
She also spent time with the National Science Foundation and at several smaller institutions.
