Karen E. Barger's obituary , Passed away on February 27, 2025 in Sandusky, Ohio

Karen E. Barger

April 30, 1942 - February 27, 2025 (82 years old)

Sandusky, Ohio

Karen E. Barger's obituary , Passed away on February 27, 2025 in Sandusky, Ohio

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Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Karen E. Barger

April 30, 1942 - February 27, 2025 (82 years old)

Sandusky, Ohio

Karen E. Barger Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen E. Barger of Sandusky, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 82, on February 27, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen E. Barger to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Murray and Jean Murray (Vasey); her close friend Ed Leu; her granddaughter Erika Thompson-Cochrum; her brother Robert "Buzz" Murray; and her former husbands, James J. Barger and David L. Thompson Sr..

She is survived by: her children, Kelly Russell (Bradley), GiGi Lanfri, David L. Thompson Jr. (Denise), Michael Barger (Tonya) and Jeff Barger; her brother John Murray (Cheryl); her niece Robin Lodovico; her grandchildren, Kurtis, Nickolas Thompson, Erin Tommas (Matt Hall), Alison Oxley (Jesse), Finnegan, Aidyn Russell, Trevor Shimer (Haley), Mikalaya Barger (Trey Fresch), Dylan Barger, Nicole (Riel) and Miguel (Lorraine); her great-nieces, Morgan and Courtney Lodovico; and also Lilah Lodovico. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory (1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

The family has chosen to send donations to Cancer Services of Erie CountyDonate Now (https://www.cancerresources.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory



Thu

Mar 06

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory
1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

Thu

Mar 06

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory
1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870

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