Karen Ann Wallace (nee Shanks), 69, of Elyria passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born March 2 , 1948 in Ravenna, Ohio. Karen was a teacher of Cosmetology and she enjoyed trips to Florida, Motorcycles and was a great pet advocate. Survivors include her husband Frederick; brother John. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Lila Shanks. Family will receive friends 1PM until time of Celebration of Life at 3PM Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. Pastor Bob Wickens from the Church of the Open Door will officiate. Burial Private.In lieu of flowers family suggests those who wish may make donations in Karen's name to Paws in the Woods 14228 Indian Hollow Rd. Grafton, Ohio 44044. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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