Karen Kae Parker age 75 of LaOtto, IN passed from this life on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center – Ft. Wayne, IN. Karen was born August 3, 1949 in Garrett, IN to Carl "Dutch" E. and Harriett E. (Moudy) Houser and they preceded her in death. Karen married Raymond O. Parker on June 12, 1971 in LaOtto, IN and he passed on September 18, 2018.

Karen was a licensed social worker and was co-founder of Alternatives Inc. – a not for profit consulting firm.

Karen was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church – LaOtto, IN, ACD Club, and National Association of Social Workers.

Karen is survived by 2daughters: Jennifer (Christopher) Duerk, LaOtto, IN, Amanda (Eric Svenson) Parker, Ringwood, IL; 2 grandchildren: Allison (Casey Craig) Duerk, Marshall, IL and Parker (Lauren) Duerk, LaOtto, IN. She is also survived by her and Ray's cat - Luke.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents: Carl "Dutch" and Harriett Houser; husband Raymond O. Parker; brother Max G. Houser and sister: Carol LaVon Houser.

Visitation will take place from 4-7 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2024 at Thomas Funeral  Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN. and from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Services will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Kuhlman

Burial will take place in Bethlehem Cemetery- Swan Road, LaOtto, IN

Memorials are to the Swan Township 4-H program.

Swan Township 4-H program