Karen M. Van De Putte

Karen M. Van De Putte, 65, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family. Karen was born on February 12, 1959 in South Bend, IN and has resided in Columbus, IN since 2001. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Ann Haney, and was preceded in death by George and Gladys Van De Putte, her sister Maureen Haney, grandchildren Peyton Weller and Westin Schulz, and her 2 pets Bear and Butch.

She attended IU South Bend and has worked as a Credentialing Coordinator since 1990 in several hospitals in the South Bend and Indianapolis area. She was known for her passion for baking, lighthouses, and nutcrackers, but what she most enjoyed was preparing meals with her husband for all her family and friends. Come football season, you could always find her on the couch rooting for her favorite team, Notre Dame.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 36 years, David E. Van De Putte; her 3 children Jason (Jennifer) Weller, Melissa Van De Putte (Phillip Brantley II), and Sara (Tony) Schulz; her sister Bridgett (Joe) Suddon; and cherished grandchildren, Tyler, Gage, Ansley and Tyler Wilson, Emlyn, and Swade.

Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 4:00 to 7:00pm Monday, March 4, and from 11:00 to 12:00pm on Tuesday, March 5 at Myers-Reed Chapel. Funeral to follow on Tuesday at 12pm. She will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery in Columbus, IN.