Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Patricia Karn, age 84, of Portland passed away on Friday January 24, 2025 at her residence.  She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 9, 1940 the daughter of Williard Joseph and Fern (Grinnells) Micheau.  She was married on August 18, 1962 to Norman Karn and he passed away on October 20, 2021.  Patricia was the director of Head Start for many years and also had taught home economics.  She was a graduate of Western Michigan University, member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and enjoyed camping and traveling.

Surviving is three sons Kris Karn (wife Brenda) of Portland, Kelly Karn (wife Sharon) of Portland and Kraig Karn (wife Shirley) of Portland, one daughter Kristen Sager (husband Charles) of Redkey, brother Williard "Butch" Micheau of Portland, Fourteen grandchildren and Twelve great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a brother Bob Micheau.

A memorial mass will be held on Thursday January 30th at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Sandhage presiding.  The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.  Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.

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