Karen G. Perkins

Karen G. Perkins, 57,of Elkhart, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Esther’s House Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart, IN. Karen was born on March 27, 1967 to Paul and Wyona Proffitt in Elkhart, IN. Karen married Benjamin Perkins in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Karen was a fighter; she was a two-time cancer survivor. She worked at Con-Selmer for over 15 years and most recently at Poly Electronics in Elkhart. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, especially watching Jeopardy with her son, William.

Karen is survived by her husband for over 18 years Ben Perkins; their son William Perkins; sister Diana (Doug) White; brother David Proffitt and her dog, KC all of Elkhart, IN. Karen was preceded in death by her mom, Wyona Malcom, sister Phyllis Miller, and her sister-in-law Vickie Proffitt.

 In keeping with Karen’s wishes there will be no service. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 www.cfhcare.org or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis NASH www.cancercenter.com or Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 CR 19, Bristol, IN 46507 www.humanecociety.org or American Cancer Society, www.donate.cancer.org Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Karen’s family. Online condolences may be made at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com Karen’s family would like to thank the Center for Hospice Care for all the love and support that was given to Karen and her family in her final days.