Karen R. Applegate's Obituary
Karen R. Applegate 51 of Decatur died Tuesday November 18, 2008 in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Private cremation rites will be accorded.
Karen was born on September 16, 1957 in Decatur the daughter of Raymond and Opal Harris Wells Sr. She was a homemaker. She was a loving wife and mother. She married Michael Applegate on October 9, 2001 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Surviving are her husband, Michael; father, Raymond Wells Sr. of Decatur; son, Andrew W. Leinard of Decatur; daughter, Tina M. Northway of Decatur; step-daughter, Brei C. Mercado of Decatur; step-granddaughters, Collin Mercado and Abigail Mercado both of Decatur; brothers, Raymond Wells Jr. and wife Suzanne of Monticello; Larry Wells and wife Nancy of Billings, MO; Robert Wells of Decatur; David Wells and wife Carlene of Decatur; Paul Wells and wife Tammy of Decatur; James Wells and wife Kathy of Maroa; sisters, Shirley Guntle and husband Jim of Decatur; Barbara Whisnant and husband Steve of Atwood; Darlene Townsley and husband Jerry of Mason, OH; Sharon Green and husband Paul of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Wells.
The family of Karen R. Applegate is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, Illinois.
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