Karen Ann Eberhardt
Born: February 16, 1942
Died: October 05, 2014
Karen Bittiker Eberhardt, 72, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Wathena, Kan. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, she was the daughter of Anne Elizabeth Stiles Cole and Leman Joseph Bittiker. Karen attended Wathena School while helping her father raise her younger siblings. She worked many years as a waitress and especially enjoyed her last years at Hawkins Cafe, in St. Joseph. She also operated a daycare in her home for many years. In 1956 she was married to James W. O'Rourke, who preceded her in death in 1977. Karen later married Lyle Eberhardt, who remained a dear friend after their divorce, and survives in St. Joseph, MO. Karen enjoyed baking and cooking homemade meals for her family, especially for holiday gatherings. She loved gardening and canning, and especially enjoyed her tradition of making homemade Christmas candy and fudge for friends and relatives. She is survived by four daughters, Carrie Hampton of Parkville, MO, April Arnett of California, MO, Dawn O'Rourke of Trenton, MO and Terry Ebling of Kansas City, MO; one son, James W. O'Rourke of Gallatin, MO; one granddaughter, Lindsey Martin of St. Joseph, MO, who Karen raised; one sister, Sherye Gibson of Pasadena, TX; and two brothers, Ken Daley Bittiker of Fort Worth, TX, and Gary Lee Bittiker of Wichita Falls, TX; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents, four brothers - Lloyd Dean "Poochie" Bittiker, Wesley Lee Bittiker, Danny Joe Bittiker, and Larry Dean Bittiker, and one grandson, Christopher Martin Terry. A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Born: February 16, 1942
Died: October 05, 2014
Karen Bittiker Eberhardt, 72, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Wathena, Kan. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, she was the daughter of Anne Elizabeth Stiles Cole and Leman Joseph Bittiker. Karen attended Wathena School while helping her father raise her younger siblings. She worked many years as a waitress and especially enjoyed her last years at Hawkins Cafe, in St. Joseph. She also operated a daycare in her home for many years. In 1956 she was married to James W. O'Rourke, who preceded her in death in 1977. Karen later married Lyle Eberhardt, who remained a dear friend after their divorce, and survives in St. Joseph, MO. Karen enjoyed baking and cooking homemade meals for her family, especially for holiday gatherings. She loved gardening and canning, and especially enjoyed her tradition of making homemade Christmas candy and fudge for friends and relatives. She is survived by four daughters, Carrie Hampton of Parkville, MO, April Arnett of California, MO, Dawn O'Rourke of Trenton, MO and Terry Ebling of Kansas City, MO; one son, James W. O'Rourke of Gallatin, MO; one granddaughter, Lindsey Martin of St. Joseph, MO, who Karen raised; one sister, Sherye Gibson of Pasadena, TX; and two brothers, Ken Daley Bittiker of Fort Worth, TX, and Gary Lee Bittiker of Wichita Falls, TX; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents, four brothers - Lloyd Dean "Poochie" Bittiker, Wesley Lee Bittiker, Danny Joe Bittiker, and Larry Dean Bittiker, and one grandson, Christopher Martin Terry. A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Karen Ann Eberhardt
Born: February 16, 1942
Died: October 05, 2014
Karen Bittiker Eberhardt, 72, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Wathena, Kan. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, she was the daughter of Anne Elizabeth Stiles Cole and Leman Joseph Bittiker. Karen attended Wathena School while helping her father raise her younger siblings. She worked many years as a waitress and especially enjoyed her last years at Hawkins Cafe, in St. Joseph. She also operated a daycare in her home for many years. In 1956 she was married to James W. O'Rourke, who preceded her in death in 1977. Karen later married Lyle Eberhardt, who remained a dear friend after their divorce, and survives in St. Joseph, MO. Karen enjoyed baking and cooking homemade meals for her family, especially for holiday gatherings. She loved gardening and canning, and especially enjoyed her tradition of making homemade Christmas candy and fudge for friends and relatives. She is survived by four daughters, Carrie Hampton of Parkville, MO, April Arnett of California, MO, Dawn O'Rourke of Trenton, MO and Terry Ebling of Kansas City, MO; one son, James W. O'Rourke of Gallatin, MO; one granddaughter, Lindsey Martin of St. Joseph, MO, who Karen raised; one sister, Sherye Gibson of Pasadena, TX; and two brothers, Ken Daley Bittiker of Fort Worth, TX, and Gary Lee Bittiker of Wichita Falls, TX; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents, four brothers - Lloyd Dean "Poochie" Bittiker, Wesley Lee Bittiker, Danny Joe Bittiker, and Larry Dean Bittiker, and one grandson, Christopher Martin Terry. A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Born: February 16, 1942
Died: October 05, 2014
Karen Bittiker Eberhardt, 72, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Wathena Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Wathena, Kan. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in St. Joseph, MO, she was the daughter of Anne Elizabeth Stiles Cole and Leman Joseph Bittiker. Karen attended Wathena School while helping her father raise her younger siblings. She worked many years as a waitress and especially enjoyed her last years at Hawkins Cafe, in St. Joseph. She also operated a daycare in her home for many years. In 1956 she was married to James W. O'Rourke, who preceded her in death in 1977. Karen later married Lyle Eberhardt, who remained a dear friend after their divorce, and survives in St. Joseph, MO. Karen enjoyed baking and cooking homemade meals for her family, especially for holiday gatherings. She loved gardening and canning, and especially enjoyed her tradition of making homemade Christmas candy and fudge for friends and relatives. She is survived by four daughters, Carrie Hampton of Parkville, MO, April Arnett of California, MO, Dawn O'Rourke of Trenton, MO and Terry Ebling of Kansas City, MO; one son, James W. O'Rourke of Gallatin, MO; one granddaughter, Lindsey Martin of St. Joseph, MO, who Karen raised; one sister, Sherye Gibson of Pasadena, TX; and two brothers, Ken Daley Bittiker of Fort Worth, TX, and Gary Lee Bittiker of Wichita Falls, TX; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents, four brothers - Lloyd Dean "Poochie" Bittiker, Wesley Lee Bittiker, Danny Joe Bittiker, and Larry Dean Bittiker, and one grandson, Christopher Martin Terry. A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph, MO. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
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