WEGELER, Karen (Simon)
Age: 53
Paw Paw, MI
Karen passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born February 14, 1959 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Brown) Simon. She graduated from West Ottawa School in Holland and then went on to complete her Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. Karen worked for 33years at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, starting as a Certified Lab Scientist and eventually becoming a certified Infection Prevention Manager responsible for all Borgess Hospital locations in Western Michigan. Karen enjoyed traveling the world and was an avid reader. When she wasn't doing these things, she loved working in her yard and flower gardens. She was also a long time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Paw Paw. Karen is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 29 years, Greg Wegeler; children, Eric (Krystle) Wegeler, Ethan Wegeler and Elyse Wegeler; parents, Edward and Margaret Simon; sister, Linda (Charles) Baker and brother, Michael (Traci) Simon; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Cisco. Family will receive friends on Friday (7/20) from 4-8pm at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a rosary service will be held at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, 11:00am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw, Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan and Rev. Fr. Joseph Xavier concelebrants. Interment will follow, St. Mary's Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center or Borgess Medical Center.