Karen J. Schaap

Karen J. Schaap, nee Swets, age 62, of Griffith, IN, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Schaap. Devoted mother of Jacob (Sarah) Schaap, Holly (Jacob) Ballah, and Cassidy (Tyler) Ballah. Proud grandmother of Owen, Ivan, Hudson, June, Dawson, Aurora, and Henry. Cherished daughter of Marilyn and the late Jim Swets. Dear sister of Randy (Lori) Swets and Jack (Pam) Swets. Loving aunt to several nieces and nephews. Karen was loved by her family and will be missed.

Visitation Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 3:00—8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with services conducted by Pastor Andy Huffman.  Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery—Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Highland Christian School 3040 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN 46322 ( https://highlandchristian.org/ ). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

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