Karen Kay Ruder Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Karen Kay Ruder (Collierville, Tennessee), born in Lincoln, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 78, on January 1, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Kay Ruder to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin Kleinschmidt and Agnes Kleinschmidt. She is survived by: her husband Tom Kavelman; her sister Jane Abramson (Harold); her daughters, Kelly Beringer (Stephen), Kristy Hammett (Todd) and Kathy Martin (Chuck); and her grandchildren, Conner Beringer, Hunter Beringer, Bailey Hammett, Hayden Hammett, Peyton Martin and Chase Martin.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Preschool.