Karen Sue Stieneker

  Karen Sue Stieneker, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday April 13, 2024 at Franciscan Health of Indianapolis.

  She was born February 5, 1941 in Shelbyville, IN. to Victor Hirschauer and Lucille (Stader) Hirschauer.

Karen married her high school sweetheart John Stieneker on April 18, 1960.  They were married almost 59 years when he preceded her in death on April 14, 2019.

She graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1959.  Karen worked as a paralegal for Peter DePrez for many years.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Social Club, Shelby County Democrats and a past regent of The Daughters of Isabella.  She volunteered at Shelby Senior Services for the AARP tax program, as well as, Meals on Wheels.  Karen was recognized in 2019 by the Chamber of Commerce as the “Outstanding Citizen of the Year”.  She enjoyed tending to her hummingbird feeders, crossword puzzles and watching sports on TV.  She especially enjoyed watching the Little League World Series.  Karen was a loving mother, sister and friend to all.  She was devoted to her family and her favorite times were spent making memories with them.

Karen is survived by her son, Troy (wife, Jill) Stieneker of Shelbyville; her daughter, Laura (husband, Bill) Stieneker-Taylor of Shelbyville; her grandsons, Dustin Stieneker of Arizona and Tyler Stieneker of Greenwood; her granddaughter, Lucy Ann Furiak-Taylor of Shelbyville; her step-grandson, Christopher (wife, Heather) Miller of Shelbyville; her step-granddaughter, Lindsey Bushfield of Shelbyville; her step-grandsons, Trenton Taylor of Indianapolis and Bradley (wife, Jennifer) Taylor of Milford, OH.; her great-granddaughter, Emery Jean Stieneker; 6 step- great-grandchildren; her sisters, Janet (husband, Aaron) Thornsbury of Shelbyville and Bonnie (husband, Charles) Oswald of Fairland; her brother, Dennis (wife, Julie) Hirschauer of Shelbyville; her sister-in-law, Louella Hirschauer of Waldron; and many nieces and nephews.

  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tim Hirschauer.

A Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville; visitation will follow from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Mike Keucher and Pastor Dennis Hirschauer

officiating.

 Burial will be in St. Vincent Cemetery.

  Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Karen’s family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shelby Senior Services Inc. 2120 Intelliplex Dr. Ste, 101, Shelbyville, IN. 46176.

  Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com