Karen J. Biehl (Goodwin-Wampner), age 77, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 in her home.
She was born in Elwood, Indiana on December 29, 1938, the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Catherine L. (Vornbrock) Goodwin. Karen grew up in Marion, Indiana and was a graduate of Marion High School, the Class of 1957.
Karen retired from J. C. Penney in October 2004. During the past 11 years, she volunteered at Marion General Hospital. She was a member of the Unity Christian Church in Marion.
She is survived by her son, Mark (Melinda) Wampner of Marion; daughter, Jodi (Greg) Phillips of Winder, Georgia; step-daughter, Sharon (Don) Day of Bloomington; step-son, Bob (Jackye) Biehl of Shiloh, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved a great deal.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Jack Goodwin, her husband, John Biehl; and Jim Wampner, the father of her children.
Friends may call from noon to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016, in Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Rick Jett officiating.
Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gilead Ministries, 212 N. Bradner Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46952; or to Family Life Care Hospice, 705 S. Baldwin Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46953.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com