Karen J. Wilhelm

Karen J. Wilhelm passed away at home on August 16, 2020. Karen was born on April 15, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Olga Ruth Thomas Yeany.
Growing up together Karen was in the 8th grade when she met her future husband Dave, an 7th grader who presented her with a bouquet of flowers. They were united in marriage on January 1, 1978. Dave spoke of Karen as the love of his life. They enjoyed spending time together and were not only husband and wife but best friends. A 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Karen was employed as a cashier for twenty-two years at Giant Eagle. She also worked as a cashier at Kmart for many years. Karen was the best mom (Ma), granny, sister, aunt, best friend and wife. She loved swimming, cooking and gardening, especially sunflowers. She enjoyed going to Rogers Flea Market, sitting by an outdoor fire and watching drive-in movies. Karen loved spending time and spoiling all the grandkids, nieces and nephews. Karen is survived by her husband David, her children Davey Wilhelm, Rachel (Brian) Caron, Jason (April) Wilhelm, Sara Wilhelm and Danny Wilhelm; her grandchildren Christopher, Tara, Jason and Skylin and siblings Betty Manns, Mary Dutton and Butchie Yeany. “Dave called her my love and honey”. Waiting at Heavens gates for her are her parents Clarence and Ruth and Dave’s parents Chuck and Helen. Per Karen’s request there will be no services. Please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to express condolences to the family.