Karen Ann Scheeringa

Karen Ann Scheeringa, nee Cooper, Lugar, age 66, of Gary, IN, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. Beloved wife of Mel Scheeringa. Devoted mother of Julie (Kurt) Benda, Diane (Jim) Stewart, Melanie (fiancé Sean), Dayna, Julie, Daniela (Jose) Scheeringa, Rob (Ericka) Lugar, David (Maureen) Scheeringa, and Jack Scheeringa. Proud grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Gary Cooper and Sharon Smith. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Ione Cooper. Member of Ross Community Reformed Church. In honoring Karen’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be given to the family in her name. Karen was a kind, loving, selfless, and faithful woman who had such pride for her family, especially her grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to Konnie Kuiper and Kevin Nordyke.