DODGE CITY - Karen Lea (Termite) Schierling passed away July 15, 2023 in Dodge City, Kansas.

She was born on January 15, 1956 at Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of Menno John Schierling and Leah (Skeen) Schierling Schasteen.

Karen lived most of her years in Dodge City and was a bartender, had her own cleaning business and cared for the elderly in their homes.

Survivors include several cousins including Paul, Carolyn and Charles Wilson and Ramola Norton, her 4 fur babies, a family of friends including special friend Don Slabaugh.

She is preceded in death by several fur babies, her parents and a step brother, Larry Schasteen.

A memorial gathering will be July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bloom Community Building in Bloom, Kansas. A private inurnment will be held at Zoar Mennonite Brethren Cemetery in Inman, Kansas.

In honor of Karen memorial donations can be made to Friendship Feast at P.O. Box 1075, Dodge City, KS  67801.