Karen K Downam

Karen K.Downam, 60, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at her residence. Karen was born on July 24,1956to Alonzo andGuenevere(Nall)Whelchel. She married DonaldDownamon March 2, 1985. Karen worked as a nurses aide and earned her LPN, QMA, and CNA licenses. Karen enjoyed reading and watching tv, especially Fox News and True Crime TV. One of her favorite things to do was to go motorcycle riding with her husband, Don. Karen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 95 in Jonesboro, Indiana. Karen is survived by her husband, DonDownam, Marion, Indiana; 2 daughters, Dorian Campbell, Marion, Indiana, and AnnaDelks, Jonesboro, Indiana; son, Damian Jones, Marion, Indiana; 3 brothers, William BillWhelchel, Marion, Indiana, Sam KevinWhelchel,Bitley, Michigan, and RickWhelchel, Marion, Indiana; 3 sisters, VernaDownam, Upland, Indiana, Linda Crosby, Marion, Indiana, and SusieKrieg, Goshen, Indiana; and 5 grandchildren, DallasDelks,DawnaliDelks, Deborah Campbell, Timothy Campbell, and Demetrius Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo andGuenevereWhelchel; 4 sisters, Ann Alexander,WilemaValenzuela, Kathy Phelps, and LorettaBilby; and 2 brothers, Von DaleWhelcheland Von GaleWhelchel. Arrangements for Karen have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion, Indiana 46953. A visitation has been set for Thursday, November 3,2016from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a service honoring Karens life to follow at 12:00. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park. Contributions made in memory of Karen may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project incareof the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.Visitation Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Funeral Service Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 12:00 pm Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Marion 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, IN 46953